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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.91, 1,382.31 and 715.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.91, 1,382.31 and 715.84 is: 1,072.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.91 : 1,382.31 = 715.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.91/1,382.31 = 715.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.91x = 1,382.31 × 715.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.91x = 989,509.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 989,509.33/922.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,072.17

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