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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.74, 1,383.04 and 460.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.74, 1,383.04 and 460.83 is: 690.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.74 : 1,383.04 = 460.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.74/1,383.04 = 460.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.74x = 1,383.04 × 460.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.74x = 637,346.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,346.32/922.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.71

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