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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.34, 1,382.85 and 511.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.34, 1,382.85 and 511.22 is: 766.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.34 : 1,382.85 = 511.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.34/1,382.85 = 511.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.34x = 1,382.85 × 511.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.34x = 706,940.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,940.58/922.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.46

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