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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.83, 1,380.96 and 575.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.83, 1,380.96 and 575.30 is: 861.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.83 : 1,380.96 = 575.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.83/1,380.96 = 575.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.83x = 1,380.96 × 575.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.83x = 794,459.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,459.38/921.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.83

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