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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.66, 1,382.88 and 511.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.66, 1,382.88 and 511.96 is: 767.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.66 : 1,382.88 = 511.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.66/1,382.88 = 511.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.66x = 1,382.88 × 511.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.66x = 707,979.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,979.24/922.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.32

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