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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923, 1,381.22 and 576.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923, 1,381.22 and 576.50 is: 862.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923 : 1,381.22 = 576.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923/1,381.22 = 576.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923x = 1,381.22 × 576.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923x = 796,273.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,273.33/923
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.70

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