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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.99, 1,386.31 and 576.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.99, 1,386.31 and 576.91 is: 865.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.99 : 1,386.31 = 576.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.99/1,386.31 = 576.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.99x = 1,386.31 × 576.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.99x = 799,779.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,779.75/923.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.57

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