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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.59, 1,385.10 and 648.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.59, 1,385.10 and 648.81 is: 974.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.59 : 1,385.10 = 648.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.59/1,385.10 = 648.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.59x = 1,385.10 × 648.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.59x = 898,666.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 898,666.73/922.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 974.07

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