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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.05, 1,273.30 and 591.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.05, 1,273.30 and 591.06 is: 816.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.05 : 1,273.30 = 591.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.05/1,273.30 = 591.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.05x = 1,273.30 × 591.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.05x = 752,587.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,587.38/922.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.21

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