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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.42, 1,272.91 and 502.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.42, 1,272.91 and 502.76 is: 693.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.42 : 1,272.91 = 502.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.42/1,272.91 = 502.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.42x = 1,272.91 × 502.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.42x = 639,959.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,959.35/922.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.79

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