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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.23, 1,272.66 and 523.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.23, 1,272.66 and 523.89 is: 722.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.23 : 1,272.66 = 523.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.23/1,272.66 = 523.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.23x = 1,272.66 × 523.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.23x = 666,733.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,733.85/922.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.96

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