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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.06, 1,379.85 and 575.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.06, 1,379.85 and 575.56 is: 861.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.06 : 1,379.85 = 575.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.06/1,379.85 = 575.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.06x = 1,379.85 × 575.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.06x = 794,183.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,183.59/922.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.31

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