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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.49, 1,384.28 and 662.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.49, 1,384.28 and 662.21 is: 993.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.49 : 1,384.28 = 662.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.49/1,384.28 = 662.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.49x = 1,384.28 × 662.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.49x = 916,673.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 916,673.83/922.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 993.70

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