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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.92, 1,382.80 and 597.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.92, 1,382.80 and 597.60 is: 895.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.92 : 1,382.80 = 597.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.92/1,382.80 = 597.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.92x = 1,382.80 × 597.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.92x = 826,361.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,361.28/922.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 895.38

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