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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.24, 1,383.68 and 598.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.24, 1,383.68 and 598.24 is: 897.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.24 : 1,383.68 = 598.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.24/1,383.68 = 598.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.24x = 1,383.68 × 598.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.24x = 827,772.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827,772.72/922.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897.57

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