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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.32, 1,272.76 and 573.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.32, 1,272.76 and 573.04 is: 790.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.32 : 1,272.76 = 573.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.32/1,272.76 = 573.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.32x = 1,272.76 × 573.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.32x = 729,342.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,342.39/922.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.77

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