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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.58, 1,383.59 and 577.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.58, 1,383.59 and 577.05 is: 864.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.58 : 1,383.59 = 577.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.58/1,383.59 = 577.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.58x = 1,383.59 × 577.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.58x = 798,390.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,390.81/923.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.46

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