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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.73, 1,382.95 and 511.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.73, 1,382.95 and 511.30 is: 766.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.73 : 1,382.95 = 511.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.73/1,382.95 = 511.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.73x = 1,382.95 × 511.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.73x = 707,102.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,102.34/922.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.32

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