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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.11, 1,272.16 and 590.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.11, 1,272.16 and 590.48 is: 814.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.11 : 1,272.16 = 590.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.11/1,272.16 = 590.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.11x = 1,272.16 × 590.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.11x = 751,185.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 751,185.04/922.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.64

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