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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.10, 1,272.43 and 590.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.10, 1,272.43 and 590.60 is: 814.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.10 : 1,272.43 = 590.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.10/1,272.43 = 590.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.10x = 1,272.43 × 590.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.10x = 751,498.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 751,498.86/922.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.99

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