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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.88, 1,382.51 and 609.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.88, 1,382.51 and 609.57 is: 913.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.88 : 1,382.51 = 609.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.88/1,382.51 = 609.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.88x = 1,382.51 × 609.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.88x = 842,734.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 842,734.72/922.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 913.16

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