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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.08, 1,271.26 and 589.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.08, 1,271.26 and 589.92 is: 813.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.08 : 1,271.26 = 589.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.08/1,271.26 = 589.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.08x = 1,271.26 × 589.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.08x = 749,941.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,941.70/922.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.32

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