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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.20, 1,383.32 and 401.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.20, 1,383.32 and 401.84 is: 602.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.20 : 1,383.32 = 401.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.20/1,383.32 = 401.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.20x = 1,383.32 × 401.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.20x = 555,873.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,873.31/922.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.77

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