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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.11, 1,382.81 and 408.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.11, 1,382.81 and 408.75 is: 612.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.11 : 1,382.81 = 408.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.11/1,382.81 = 408.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.11x = 1,382.81 × 408.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.11x = 565,221.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,221.54/922.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.97

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