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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.95, 1,381.32 and 629.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.95, 1,381.32 and 629.24 is: 941.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.95 : 1,381.32 = 629.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.95/1,381.32 = 629.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.95x = 1,381.32 × 629.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.95x = 869,174.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 869,174.89/922.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.74

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