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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.76, 1,383.06 and 574.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.76, 1,383.06 and 574.50 is: 862.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.76 : 1,383.06 = 574.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.76/1,383.06 = 574.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.76x = 1,383.06 × 574.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.76x = 794,567.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,567.97/920.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.95

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