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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.08, 1,272.51 and 568.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.08, 1,272.51 and 568.20 is: 784.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.08 : 1,272.51 = 568.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.08/1,272.51 = 568.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.08x = 1,272.51 × 568.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.08x = 723,040.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,040.18/922.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 784.14

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