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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.14, 1,382.22 and 511.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.14, 1,382.22 and 511.74 is: 767.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.14 : 1,382.22 = 511.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.14/1,382.22 = 511.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.14x = 1,382.22 × 511.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.14x = 707,337.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,337.26/922.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.06

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