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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.62, 1,384.40 and 614.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.62, 1,384.40 and 614.60 is: 922.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.62 : 1,384.40 = 614.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.62/1,384.40 = 614.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.62x = 1,384.40 × 614.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.62x = 850,852.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,852.24/922.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 922.21

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