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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.02, 1,272.38 and 502.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.02, 1,272.38 and 502.37 is: 693.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.02 : 1,272.38 = 502.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.02/1,272.38 = 502.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.02x = 1,272.38 × 502.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.02x = 639,207.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,207.47/922.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.27

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