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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.74, 1,381.86 and 597.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.74, 1,381.86 and 597.12 is: 894.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.74 : 1,381.86 = 597.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.74/1,381.86 = 597.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.74x = 1,381.86 × 597.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.74x = 825,136.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 825,136.24/922.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 894.22

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