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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.10, 1,271.67 and 725.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.10, 1,271.67 and 725.27 is: 1,000.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.10 : 1,271.67 = 725.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.10/1,271.67 = 725.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.10x = 1,271.67 × 725.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.10x = 922,297.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 922,297.74/922.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,000.22

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