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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.60, 1,381.34 and 465.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.60, 1,381.34 and 465.64 is: 697.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.60 : 1,381.34 = 465.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.60/1,381.34 = 465.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.60x = 1,381.34 × 465.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.60x = 643,207.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,207.16/922.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.17

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