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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.94, 1,386.70 and 461.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.94, 1,386.70 and 461.59 is: 692.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.94 : 1,386.70 = 461.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.94/1,386.70 = 461.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.94x = 1,386.70 × 461.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.94x = 640,082.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640,082.23/923.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.77

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