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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.60, 1,383.63 and 345.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.60, 1,383.63 and 345.34 is: 517.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.60 : 1,383.63 = 345.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.60/1,383.63 = 345.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.60x = 1,383.63 × 345.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.60x = 477,822.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,822.78/922.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.91

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