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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922, 1,272.36 and 554

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922, 1,272.36 and 554 is: 764.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922 : 1,272.36 = 554 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922/1,272.36 = 554/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922x = 1,272.36 × 554
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922x = 704,887.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,887.44/922
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.52

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