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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.06, 1,272.41 and 502.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.06, 1,272.41 and 502.42 is: 693.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.06 : 1,272.41 = 502.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.06/1,272.41 = 502.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.06x = 1,272.41 × 502.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.06x = 639,282.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,282.31/922.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.32

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