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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.20, 1,382.04 and 511.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.20, 1,382.04 and 511.62 is: 766.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.20 : 1,382.04 = 511.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.20/1,382.04 = 511.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.20x = 1,382.04 × 511.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.20x = 707,079.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,079.30/922.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.73

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