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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.88, 1,384.68 and 532.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.88, 1,384.68 and 532.68 is: 799.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.88 : 1,384.68 = 532.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.88/1,384.68 = 532.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.88x = 1,384.68 × 532.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.88x = 737,588.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,588.15/922.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799.22

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