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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.28, 1,272.73 and 502.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.28, 1,272.73 and 502.64 is: 693.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.28 : 1,272.73 = 502.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.28/1,272.73 = 502.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.28x = 1,272.73 × 502.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.28x = 639,725.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,725.01/922.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.63

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