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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.92, 1,384.86 and 511.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.92, 1,384.86 and 511.80 is: 767.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.92 : 1,384.86 = 511.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.92/1,384.86 = 511.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.92x = 1,384.86 × 511.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.92x = 708,771.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708,771.35/922.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.97

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