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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.21, 1,383.67 and 345.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.21, 1,383.67 and 345.13 is: 517.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.21 : 1,383.67 = 345.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.21/1,383.67 = 345.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.21x = 1,383.67 × 345.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.21x = 477,546.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,546.03/922.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.83

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