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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.01, 1,272.36 and 502.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.01, 1,272.36 and 502.36 is: 693.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.01 : 1,272.36 = 502.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.01/1,272.36 = 502.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.01x = 1,272.36 × 502.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.01x = 639,184.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,184.93/922.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.25

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