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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.86, 1,382.36 and 576.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.86, 1,382.36 and 576.36 is: 863.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.86 : 1,382.36 = 576.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.86/1,382.36 = 576.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.86x = 1,382.36 × 576.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.86x = 796,734.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,734.13/922.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.33

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