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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.45, 1,383.44 and 577.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.45, 1,383.44 and 577.95 is: 864.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.45 : 1,383.44 = 577.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.45/1,383.44 = 577.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.45x = 1,383.44 × 577.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.45x = 799,556.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,556.26/924.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.90

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