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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.43, 1,384.22 and 533.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.43, 1,384.22 and 533.21 is: 800.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.43 : 1,384.22 = 533.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.43/1,384.22 = 533.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.43x = 1,384.22 × 533.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.43x = 738,072.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,072.36/922.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.14

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