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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.30, 1,273.19 and 591.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.30, 1,273.19 and 591.18 is: 816.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.30 : 1,273.19 = 591.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.30/1,273.19 = 591.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.30x = 1,273.19 × 591.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.30x = 752,684.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,684.46/922.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.10

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