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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.13, 1,272.53 and 549.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.13, 1,272.53 and 549.11 is: 757.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.13 : 1,272.53 = 549.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.13/1,272.53 = 549.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.13x = 1,272.53 × 549.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.13x = 698,749.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,749.84/922.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.76

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