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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.76, 1,382.34 and 459.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.76, 1,382.34 and 459.80 is: 688.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.76 : 1,382.34 = 459.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.76/1,382.34 = 459.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.76x = 1,382.34 × 459.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.76x = 635,599.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,599.93/922.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.80

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