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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.92, 1,386.06 and 461.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.92, 1,386.06 and 461.68 is: 692.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.92 : 1,386.06 = 461.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.92/1,386.06 = 461.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.92x = 1,386.06 × 461.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.92x = 639,916.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,916.18/923.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.61

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