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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.33, 1,378.89 and 574.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.33, 1,378.89 and 574.56 is: 859.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.33 : 1,378.89 = 574.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.33/1,378.89 = 574.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.33x = 1,378.89 × 574.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.33x = 792,255.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,255.04/921.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.90

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