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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.19, 1,272.62 and 502.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.19, 1,272.62 and 502.53 is: 693.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.19 : 1,272.62 = 502.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.19/1,272.62 = 502.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.19x = 1,272.62 × 502.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.19x = 639,527.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,527.22/922.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.49

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