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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.50, 1,384.47 and 538.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.50, 1,384.47 and 538.02 is: 807.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.50 : 1,384.47 = 538.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.50/1,384.47 = 538.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.50x = 1,384.47 × 538.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.50x = 744,872.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,872.55/922.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807.45

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