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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.16, 1,381.38 and 574.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.16, 1,381.38 and 574.64 is: 860.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.16 : 1,381.38 = 574.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.16/1,381.38 = 574.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.16x = 1,381.38 × 574.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.16x = 793,796.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,796.20/922.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.80

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