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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.59, 1,380.70 and 571.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.59, 1,380.70 and 571.05 is: 854.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.59 : 1,380.70 = 571.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.59/1,380.70 = 571.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.59x = 1,380.70 × 571.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.59x = 788,448.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,448.74/922.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.60

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