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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.16, 1,382.88 and 575.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.16, 1,382.88 and 575.64 is: 862.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.16 : 1,382.88 = 575.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.16/1,382.88 = 575.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.16x = 1,382.88 × 575.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.16x = 796,041.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,041.04/923.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.30

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