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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.32, 1,272.66 and 549.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.32, 1,272.66 and 549.16 is: 757.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.32 : 1,272.66 = 549.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.32/1,272.66 = 549.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.32x = 1,272.66 × 549.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.32x = 698,893.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,893.97/922.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.76

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