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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.38, 1,382.35 and 531.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.38, 1,382.35 and 531.75 is: 796.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.38 : 1,382.35 = 531.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.38/1,382.35 = 531.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.38x = 1,382.35 × 531.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.38x = 735,064.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,064.61/922.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.92

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