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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.42, 1,273.53 and 573.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.42, 1,273.53 and 573.58 is: 791.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.42 : 1,273.53 = 573.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.42/1,273.53 = 573.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.42x = 1,273.53 × 573.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.42x = 730,471.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,471.34/922.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.91

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