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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.80, 1,382.40 and 537.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.80, 1,382.40 and 537.60 is: 805.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.80 : 1,382.40 = 537.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.80/1,382.40 = 537.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.80x = 1,382.40 × 537.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.80x = 743,178.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,178.24/922.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.35

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