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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.12, 1,272.54 and 508.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.12, 1,272.54 and 508.12 is: 701.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.12 : 1,272.54 = 508.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.12/1,272.54 = 508.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.12x = 1,272.54 × 508.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.12x = 646,603.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,603.02/922.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.21

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