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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.15, 1,271.23 and 659.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.15, 1,271.23 and 659.71 is: 909.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.15 : 1,271.23 = 659.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.15/1,271.23 = 659.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.15x = 1,271.23 × 659.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.15x = 838,643.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,643.14/922.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 909.44

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