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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.04, 1,383.36 and 532.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.04, 1,383.36 and 532.50 is: 798.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.04 : 1,383.36 = 532.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.04/1,383.36 = 532.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.04x = 1,383.36 × 532.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.04x = 736,639.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,639.20/922.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 798.92

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