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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.40, 1,271.94 and 656.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.40, 1,271.94 and 656.72 is: 905.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.40 : 1,271.94 = 656.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.40/1,271.94 = 656.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.40x = 1,271.94 × 656.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.40x = 835,308.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 835,308.44/922.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905.58

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