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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.46, 1,383.58 and 575.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.46, 1,383.58 and 575.10 is: 862.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.46 : 1,383.58 = 575.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.46/1,383.58 = 575.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.46x = 1,383.58 × 575.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.46x = 795,697.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,697.58/922.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.59

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