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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.34, 1,272.51 and 590.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.34, 1,272.51 and 590.97 is: 815.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.34 : 1,272.51 = 590.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.34/1,272.51 = 590.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.34x = 1,272.51 × 590.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.34x = 752,008.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,008.87/922.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.33

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