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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.79, 1,383.89 and 532.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.79, 1,383.89 and 532.47 is: 798.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.79 : 1,383.89 = 532.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.79/1,383.89 = 532.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.79x = 1,383.89 × 532.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.79x = 736,882.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,882.44/922.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 798.54

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