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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.46, 1,384.30 and 762.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.46, 1,384.30 and 762.08 is: 1,143.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.46 : 1,384.30 = 762.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.46/1,384.30 = 762.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.46x = 1,384.30 × 762.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.46x = 1,054,947.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,054,947.34/922.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,143.62

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