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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.29, 1,272.73 and 502.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.29, 1,272.73 and 502.63 is: 693.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.29 : 1,272.73 = 502.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.29/1,272.73 = 502.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.29x = 1,272.73 × 502.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.29x = 639,712.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,712.28/922.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.61

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