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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.16, 1,379.88 and 573.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.16, 1,379.88 and 573.64 is: 859.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.16 : 1,379.88 = 573.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.16/1,379.88 = 573.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.16x = 1,379.88 × 573.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.16x = 791,554.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,554.36/921.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.30

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