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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.20, 1,272.10 and 590.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.20, 1,272.10 and 590.50 is: 814.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.20 : 1,272.10 = 590.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.20/1,272.10 = 590.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.20x = 1,272.10 × 590.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.20x = 751,175.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 751,175.05/922.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.55

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