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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.14, 1,272.33 and 572.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.14, 1,272.33 and 572.58 is: 790.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.14 : 1,272.33 = 572.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.14/1,272.33 = 572.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.14x = 1,272.33 × 572.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.14x = 728,510.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,510.71/922.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.02

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