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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.68, 1,381.55 and 575.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.68, 1,381.55 and 575.19 is: 861.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.68 : 1,381.55 = 575.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.68/1,381.55 = 575.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.68x = 1,381.55 × 575.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.68x = 794,650.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,650.87/922.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.24

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