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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.76, 1,384.40 and 402.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.76, 1,384.40 and 402.81 is: 604.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.76 : 1,384.40 = 402.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.76/1,384.40 = 402.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.76x = 1,384.40 × 402.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.76x = 557,652.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,652.39/922.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.33

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