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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.46, 1,382.55 and 536.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.46, 1,382.55 and 536.90 is: 804.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.46 : 1,382.55 = 536.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.46/1,382.55 = 536.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.46x = 1,382.55 × 536.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.46x = 742,291.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,291.10/922.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.69

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