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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.11, 1,381.81 and 727.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.11, 1,381.81 and 727.58 is: 1,090.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.11 : 1,381.81 = 727.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.11/1,381.81 = 727.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.11x = 1,381.81 × 727.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.11x = 1,005,377.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,005,377.32/922.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,090.30

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