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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.17, 1,383.17 and 592.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.17, 1,383.17 and 592.24 is: 888.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.17 : 1,383.17 = 592.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.17/1,383.17 = 592.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.17x = 1,383.17 × 592.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.17x = 819,162.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,162.18/922.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 888.30

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