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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.01, 1,271.77 and 656.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.01, 1,271.77 and 656.42 is: 905.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.01 : 1,271.77 = 656.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.01/1,271.77 = 656.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.01x = 1,271.77 × 656.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.01x = 834,807.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,807.26/922.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905.43

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