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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.99, 1,384.04 and 577.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.99, 1,384.04 and 577.49 is: 865.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.99 : 1,384.04 = 577.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.99/1,384.04 = 577.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.99x = 1,384.04 × 577.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.99x = 799,263.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,263.78/923.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.02

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