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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.06, 1,272.45 and 548.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.06, 1,272.45 and 548.92 is: 757.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.06 : 1,272.45 = 548.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.06/1,272.45 = 548.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.06x = 1,272.45 × 548.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.06x = 698,473.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,473.25/922.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.51

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