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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.26, 1,272.75 and 502.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.26, 1,272.75 and 502.62 is: 693.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.26 : 1,272.75 = 502.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.26/1,272.75 = 502.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.26x = 1,272.75 × 502.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.26x = 639,710.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,710.27/922.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.64

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