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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.34, 1,382.26 and 394.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.34, 1,382.26 and 394.82 is: 591.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.34 : 1,382.26 = 394.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.34/1,382.26 = 394.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.34x = 1,382.26 × 394.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.34x = 545,743.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,743.89/922.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.69

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