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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.64, 1,382.04 and 574.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.64, 1,382.04 and 574.44 is: 861.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.64 : 1,382.04 = 574.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.64/1,382.04 = 574.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.64x = 1,382.04 × 574.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.64x = 793,899.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,899.06/921.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.40

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