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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.83, 1,385.37 and 461.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.83, 1,385.37 and 461.09 is: 692.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.83 : 1,385.37 = 461.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.83/1,385.37 = 461.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.83x = 1,385.37 × 461.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.83x = 638,773.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,773.33/922.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.19

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