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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.95, 1,383.39 and 403.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.95, 1,383.39 and 403.40 is: 604.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.95 : 1,383.39 = 403.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.95/1,383.39 = 403.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.95x = 1,383.39 × 403.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.95x = 558,052.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,052.61/922.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.64

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