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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.80, 1,383.78 and 264.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.80, 1,383.78 and 264.52 is: 396.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.80 : 1,383.78 = 264.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.80/1,383.78 = 264.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.80x = 1,383.78 × 264.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.80x = 366,040.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,040.21/922.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.66

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