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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.83, 1,379.55 and 570.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.83, 1,379.55 and 570.29 is: 853.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.83 : 1,379.55 = 570.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.83/1,379.55 = 570.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.83x = 1,379.55 × 570.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.83x = 786,736.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,736.67/921.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.46

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