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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.62, 1,385.27 and 611.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.62, 1,385.27 and 611.21 is: 917.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.62 : 1,385.27 = 611.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.62/1,385.27 = 611.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.62x = 1,385.27 × 611.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.62x = 846,693.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,693.58/922.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 917.70

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