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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.62, 1,383.93 and 345.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.62, 1,383.93 and 345.63 is: 518.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.62 : 1,383.93 = 345.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.62/1,383.93 = 345.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.62x = 1,383.93 × 345.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.62x = 478,327.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,327.73/922.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.45

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