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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.29, 1,382.19 and 686.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.29, 1,382.19 and 686.98 is: 1,029.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.29 : 1,382.19 = 686.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.29/1,382.19 = 686.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.29x = 1,382.19 × 686.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.29x = 949,536.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 949,536.89/922.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,029.54

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