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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.55, 1,385.33 and 577.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.55, 1,385.33 and 577.95 is: 866.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.55 : 1,385.33 = 577.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.55/1,385.33 = 577.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.55x = 1,385.33 × 577.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.55x = 800,648.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,648.58/923.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.93

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