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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.51, 1,384.35 and 511.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.51, 1,384.35 and 511.57 is: 767.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.51 : 1,384.35 = 511.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.51/1,384.35 = 511.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.51x = 1,384.35 × 511.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.51x = 708,191.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708,191.93/922.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.68

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