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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.59, 1,388.79 and 922.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.59, 1,388.79 and 922.77 is: 1,384.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.59 : 1,388.79 = 922.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.59/1,388.79 = 922.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.59x = 1,388.79 × 922.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.59x = 1,281,533.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,281,533.75/925.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,384.56

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