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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.43, 1,380.39 and 575.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.43, 1,380.39 and 575.92 is: 861.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.43 : 1,380.39 = 575.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.43/1,380.39 = 575.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.43x = 1,380.39 × 575.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.43x = 794,991.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,991.33/922.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.85

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