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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.08, 1,382.04 and 408

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.08, 1,382.04 and 408 is: 611.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.08 : 1,382.04 = 408 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.08/1,382.04 = 408/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.08x = 1,382.04 × 408
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.08x = 563,872.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,872.32/922.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.52

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