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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.32, 1,383.92 and 576.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.32, 1,383.92 and 576.74 is: 864.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.32 : 1,383.92 = 576.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.32/1,383.92 = 576.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.32x = 1,383.92 × 576.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.32x = 798,162.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,162.02/923.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.45

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