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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.40, 1,273.05 and 608.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.40, 1,273.05 and 608.57 is: 839.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.40 : 1,273.05 = 608.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.40/1,273.05 = 608.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.40x = 1,273.05 × 608.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.40x = 774,740.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 774,740.04/922.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 839.92

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