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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.22, 1,379.21 and 762.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.22, 1,379.21 and 762.22 is: 1,137.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.22 : 1,379.21 = 762.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.22/1,379.21 = 762.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.22x = 1,379.21 × 762.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.22x = 1,051,261.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,051,261.45/924.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,137.46

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