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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.26, 1,382.33 and 574.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.26, 1,382.33 and 574.50 is: 862.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.26 : 1,382.33 = 574.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.26/1,382.33 = 574.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.26x = 1,382.33 × 574.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.26x = 794,145.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,145.71/921.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.03

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