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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.16, 1,272.75 and 549.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.16, 1,272.75 and 549.35 is: 758.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.16 : 1,272.75 = 549.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.16/1,272.75 = 549.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.16x = 1,272.75 × 549.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.16x = 699,188.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,188.39/922.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.21

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