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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.09, 1,272.21 and 572.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.09, 1,272.21 and 572.89 is: 790.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.09 : 1,272.21 = 572.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.09/1,272.21 = 572.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.09x = 1,272.21 × 572.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.09x = 728,836.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,836.39/922.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.42

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