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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.14, 1,382.98 and 575.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.14, 1,382.98 and 575.30 is: 862.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.14 : 1,382.98 = 575.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.14/1,382.98 = 575.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.14x = 1,382.98 × 575.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.14x = 795,628.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,628.39/922.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.81

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