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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.94, 1,279.15 and 905.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.94, 1,279.15 and 905.66 is: 1,255.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.94 : 1,279.15 = 905.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.94/1,279.15 = 905.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.94x = 1,279.15 × 905.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.94x = 1,158,474.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,158,474.52/922.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,255.20

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