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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.15, 1,385.96 and 577.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.15, 1,385.96 and 577.19 is: 866.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.15 : 1,385.96 = 577.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.15/1,385.96 = 577.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.15x = 1,385.96 × 577.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.15x = 799,952.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,952.44/923.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.55

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