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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.86, 1,384.02 and 599.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.86, 1,384.02 and 599.94 is: 899.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.86 : 1,384.02 = 599.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.86/1,384.02 = 599.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.86x = 1,384.02 × 599.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.86x = 830,328.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 830,328.96/922.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899.73

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