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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.56, 1,383.84 and 409.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.56, 1,383.84 and 409.56 is: 614.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.56 : 1,383.84 = 409.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.56/1,383.84 = 409.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.56x = 1,383.84 × 409.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.56x = 566,765.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,765.51/922.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.34

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