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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.55, 1,382.58 and 511.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.55, 1,382.58 and 511.88 is: 767.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.55 : 1,382.58 = 511.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.55/1,382.58 = 511.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.55x = 1,382.58 × 511.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.55x = 707,708.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,708.14/922.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.13

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