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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.34, 1,383.18 and 648.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.34, 1,383.18 and 648.32 is: 972.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.34 : 1,383.18 = 648.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.34/1,383.18 = 648.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.34x = 1,383.18 × 648.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.34x = 896,743.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 896,743.26/922.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 972.25

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