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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.58, 1,383.56 and 402.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.58, 1,383.56 and 402.56 is: 603.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.58 : 1,383.56 = 402.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.58/1,383.56 = 402.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.58x = 1,383.56 × 402.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.58x = 556,965.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,965.91/922.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.70

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