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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.53, 1,382.26 and 597.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.53, 1,382.26 and 597.23 is: 894.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.53 : 1,382.26 = 597.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.53/1,382.26 = 597.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.53x = 1,382.26 × 597.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.53x = 825,527.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 825,527.14/922.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 894.85

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