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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.05, 1,272.38 and 548.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.05, 1,272.38 and 548.91 is: 757.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.05 : 1,272.38 = 548.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.05/1,272.38 = 548.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.05x = 1,272.38 × 548.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.05x = 698,419.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,419.36/922.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.46

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