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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.26, 1,383.35 and 511.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.26, 1,383.35 and 511.60 is: 767.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.26 : 1,383.35 = 511.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.26/1,383.35 = 511.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.26x = 1,383.35 × 511.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.26x = 707,721.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,721.86/922.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.38

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