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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.48, 1,384.26 and 511.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.48, 1,384.26 and 511.96 is: 768.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.48 : 1,384.26 = 511.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.48/1,384.26 = 511.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.48x = 1,384.26 × 511.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.48x = 708,685.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708,685.75/922.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.24

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