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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.14, 1,272.36 and 548.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.14, 1,272.36 and 548.99 is: 757.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.14 : 1,272.36 = 548.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.14/1,272.36 = 548.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.14x = 1,272.36 × 548.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.14x = 698,506.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,506.55/922.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.48

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