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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.49, 1,382.37 and 727.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.49, 1,382.37 and 727.98 is: 1,090.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.49 : 1,382.37 = 727.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.49/1,382.37 = 727.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.49x = 1,382.37 × 727.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.49x = 1,006,337.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,006,337.71/922.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,090.90

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