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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.11, 1,272.65 and 590.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.11, 1,272.65 and 590.91 is: 815.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.11 : 1,272.65 = 590.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.11/1,272.65 = 590.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.11x = 1,272.65 × 590.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.11x = 752,018.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,018.66/922.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.54

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