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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.14, 1,272.57 and 502.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.14, 1,272.57 and 502.49 is: 693.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.14 : 1,272.57 = 502.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.14/1,272.57 = 502.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.14x = 1,272.57 × 502.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.14x = 639,456.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,456.88/922.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.45

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