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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.94, 1,382.97 and 580.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.94, 1,382.97 and 580.22 is: 869.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.94 : 1,382.97 = 580.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.94/1,382.97 = 580.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.94x = 1,382.97 × 580.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.94x = 802,426.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,426.85/922.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 869.42

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