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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.74, 1,381.80 and 574.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.74, 1,381.80 and 574.58 is: 862.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.74 : 1,381.80 = 574.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.74/1,381.80 = 574.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.74x = 1,381.80 × 574.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.74x = 793,954.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,954.64/920.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.30

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