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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.40, 1,384.62 and 575.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.40, 1,384.62 and 575.88 is: 863.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.40 : 1,384.62 = 575.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.40/1,384.62 = 575.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.40x = 1,384.62 × 575.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.40x = 797,374.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,374.97/923.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.52

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