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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.07, 1,271.98 and 572.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.07, 1,271.98 and 572.15 is: 789.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.07 : 1,271.98 = 572.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.07/1,271.98 = 572.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.07x = 1,271.98 × 572.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.07x = 727,763.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,763.36/922.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.27

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