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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.06, 1,383.66 and 532.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.06, 1,383.66 and 532.83 is: 799.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.06 : 1,383.66 = 532.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.06/1,383.66 = 532.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.06x = 1,383.66 × 532.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.06x = 737,251.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,251.46/922.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799.57

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