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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.88, 1,384.96 and 537.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.88, 1,384.96 and 537.60 is: 806.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.88 : 1,384.96 = 537.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.88/1,384.96 = 537.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.88x = 1,384.96 × 537.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.88x = 744,554.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,554.50/922.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806.77

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