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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.96, 1,382.28 and 704.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.96, 1,382.28 and 704.88 is: 1,055.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.96 : 1,382.28 = 704.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.96/1,382.28 = 704.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.96x = 1,382.28 × 704.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.96x = 974,341.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 974,341.53/922.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,055.67

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