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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.87, 1,386.15 and 576.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.87, 1,386.15 and 576.82 is: 866.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.87 : 1,386.15 = 576.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.87/1,386.15 = 576.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.87x = 1,386.15 × 576.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.87x = 799,559.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,559.04/922.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.38

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