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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.32, 1,272.38 and 549.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.32, 1,272.38 and 549.09 is: 757.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.32 : 1,272.38 = 549.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.32/1,272.38 = 549.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.32x = 1,272.38 × 549.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.32x = 698,651.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,651.13/922.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.49

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