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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.08, 1,273.01 and 591.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.08, 1,273.01 and 591.02 is: 815.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.08 : 1,273.01 = 591.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.08/1,273.01 = 591.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.08x = 1,273.01 × 591.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.08x = 752,374.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,374.37/922.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.95

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