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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.94, 1,383.32 and 403.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.94, 1,383.32 and 403.38 is: 604.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.94 : 1,383.32 = 403.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.94/1,383.32 = 403.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.94x = 1,383.32 × 403.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.94x = 558,003.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,003.62/922.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.59

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