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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.49, 1,381.38 and 511.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.49, 1,381.38 and 511.17 is: 765.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.49 : 1,381.38 = 511.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.49/1,381.38 = 511.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.49x = 1,381.38 × 511.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.49x = 706,120.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,120.01/922.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.45

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