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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.46, 1,387.13 and 737.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.46, 1,387.13 and 737.78 is: 1,109.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.46 : 1,387.13 = 737.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.46/1,387.13 = 737.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.46x = 1,387.13 × 737.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.46x = 1,023,386.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,023,386.15/922.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,109.42

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