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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.80, 1,383.84 and 359.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.80, 1,383.84 and 359.86 is: 539.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.80 : 1,383.84 = 359.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.80/1,383.84 = 359.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.80x = 1,383.84 × 359.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.80x = 497,985.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,985.45/922.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.65

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