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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.23, 1,272.95 and 591.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.23, 1,272.95 and 591.54 is: 816.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.23 : 1,272.95 = 591.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.23/1,272.95 = 591.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.23x = 1,272.95 × 591.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.23x = 752,997.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,997.89/922.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.50

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