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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.19, 1,382.27 and 648.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.19, 1,382.27 and 648.21 is: 971.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.19 : 1,382.27 = 648.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.19/1,382.27 = 648.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.19x = 1,382.27 × 648.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.19x = 896,002.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 896,002.86/922.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 971.60

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