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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.14, 1,272.54 and 502.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.14, 1,272.54 and 502.48 is: 693.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.14 : 1,272.54 = 502.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.14/1,272.54 = 502.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.14x = 1,272.54 × 502.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.14x = 639,425.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,425.90/922.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.42

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