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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.06, 1,272.68 and 568.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.06, 1,272.68 and 568.27 is: 784.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.06 : 1,272.68 = 568.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.06/1,272.68 = 568.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.06x = 1,272.68 × 568.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.06x = 723,226.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,226.73/922.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 784.36

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