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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.24, 1,272.69 and 508.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.24, 1,272.69 and 508.24 is: 701.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.24 : 1,272.69 = 508.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.24/1,272.69 = 508.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.24x = 1,272.69 × 508.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.24x = 646,823.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,823.06/922.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.36

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