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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.58, 1,383.60 and 511.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.58, 1,383.60 and 511.92 is: 767.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.58 : 1,383.60 = 511.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.58/1,383.60 = 511.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.58x = 1,383.60 × 511.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.58x = 708,292.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708,292.51/922.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.73

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