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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.64, 1,384.44 and 537.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.64, 1,384.44 and 537.68 is: 806.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.64 : 1,384.44 = 537.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.64/1,384.44 = 537.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.64x = 1,384.44 × 537.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.64x = 744,385.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,385.70/922.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806.80

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