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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.32, 1,382.82 and 402.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.32, 1,382.82 and 402.03 is: 602.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.32 : 1,382.82 = 402.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.32/1,382.82 = 402.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.32x = 1,382.82 × 402.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.32x = 555,935.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,935.12/922.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.76

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