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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.56, 1,382.49 and 596.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.56, 1,382.49 and 596.94 is: 894.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.56 : 1,382.49 = 596.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.56/1,382.49 = 596.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.56x = 1,382.49 × 596.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.56x = 825,263.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 825,263.58/922.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 894.54

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