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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.61, 1,383.57 and 395.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.61, 1,383.57 and 395.45 is: 593.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.61 : 1,383.57 = 395.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.61/1,383.57 = 395.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.61x = 1,383.57 × 395.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.61x = 547,137.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,137.70/922.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.03

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