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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.57, 1,382.84 and 648.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.57, 1,382.84 and 648.59 is: 972.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.57 : 1,382.84 = 648.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.57/1,382.84 = 648.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.57x = 1,382.84 × 648.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.57x = 896,888.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 896,888.47/922.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 972.17

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