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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.04, 1,272.35 and 549.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.04, 1,272.35 and 549.04 is: 757.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.04 : 1,272.35 = 549.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.04/1,272.35 = 549.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.04x = 1,272.35 × 549.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.04x = 698,568.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,568.30/922.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.64

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