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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.64, 1,383.73 and 575.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.64, 1,383.73 and 575.61 is: 863.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.64 : 1,383.73 = 575.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.64/1,383.73 = 575.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.64x = 1,383.73 × 575.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.64x = 796,485.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,485.44/922.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.27

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