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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.04, 1,272.51 and 549.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.04, 1,272.51 and 549.11 is: 757.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.04 : 1,272.51 = 549.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.04/1,272.51 = 549.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.04x = 1,272.51 × 549.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.04x = 698,747.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,747.97/922.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.83

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