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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.14, 1,272.51 and 572.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.14, 1,272.51 and 572.22 is: 789.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.14 : 1,272.51 = 572.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.14/1,272.51 = 572.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.14x = 1,272.51 × 572.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.14x = 728,155.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,155.67/922.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.64

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