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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.08, 1,272.60 and 572.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.08, 1,272.60 and 572.88 is: 790.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.08 : 1,272.60 = 572.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.08/1,272.60 = 572.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.08x = 1,272.60 × 572.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.08x = 729,047.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,047.09/922.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.65

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