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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.18, 1,272.41 and 586.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.18, 1,272.41 and 586.18 is: 808.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.18 : 1,272.41 = 586.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.18/1,272.41 = 586.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.18x = 1,272.41 × 586.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.18x = 745,859.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745,859.58/922.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808.80

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