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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.74, 1,383.71 and 648.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.74, 1,383.71 and 648.96 is: 973.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.74 : 1,383.71 = 648.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.74/1,383.71 = 648.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.74x = 1,383.71 × 648.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.74x = 897,969.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 897,969.20/922.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 973.16

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