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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.24, 1,271.46 and 659.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.24, 1,271.46 and 659.80 is: 909.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.24 : 1,271.46 = 659.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.24/1,271.46 = 659.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.24x = 1,271.46 × 659.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.24x = 838,909.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,909.31/922.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 909.64

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