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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.75, 1,384.13 and 511.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.75, 1,384.13 and 511.79 is: 767.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.75 : 1,384.13 = 511.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.75/1,384.13 = 511.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.75x = 1,384.13 × 511.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.75x = 708,378.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708,378.25/922.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.68

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