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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.78, 1,381.20 and 633.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.78, 1,381.20 and 633.34 is: 947.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.78 : 1,381.20 = 633.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.78/1,381.20 = 633.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.78x = 1,381.20 × 633.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.78x = 874,769.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 874,769.21/922.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 947.97

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