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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.94, 1,385.13 and 436.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.94, 1,385.13 and 436.86 is: 654.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.94 : 1,385.13 = 436.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.94/1,385.13 = 436.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.94x = 1,385.13 × 436.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.94x = 605,107.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,107.89/923.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.92

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