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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.79, 1,384.09 and 264.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.79, 1,384.09 and 264.64 is: 396.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.79 : 1,384.09 = 264.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.79/1,384.09 = 264.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.79x = 1,384.09 × 264.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.79x = 366,284.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,284.25/922.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.93

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