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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.66, 1,382.77 and 511.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.66, 1,382.77 and 511.58 is: 766.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.66 : 1,382.77 = 511.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.66/1,382.77 = 511.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.66x = 1,382.77 × 511.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.66x = 707,394.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,394.92/922.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.69

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