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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.28, 1,385.59 and 577.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.28, 1,385.59 and 577.12 is: 866.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.28 : 1,385.59 = 577.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.28/1,385.59 = 577.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.28x = 1,385.59 × 577.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.28x = 799,651.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,651.70/923.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.10

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