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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.36, 1,384.08 and 662.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.36, 1,384.08 and 662.08 is: 993.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.36 : 1,384.08 = 662.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.36/1,384.08 = 662.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.36x = 1,384.08 × 662.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.36x = 916,371.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 916,371.69/922.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 993.51

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