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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.49, 1,380.49 and 678.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.49, 1,380.49 and 678.41 is: 1,015.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.49 : 1,380.49 = 678.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.49/1,380.49 = 678.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.49x = 1,380.49 × 678.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.49x = 936,538.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 936,538.62/922.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,015.23

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