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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.36, 1,271.88 and 590.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.36, 1,271.88 and 590.80 is: 814.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.36 : 1,271.88 = 590.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.36/1,271.88 = 590.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.36x = 1,271.88 × 590.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.36x = 751,426.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 751,426.70/922.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.68

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