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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.43, 1,272.92 and 502.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.43, 1,272.92 and 502.77 is: 693.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.43 : 1,272.92 = 502.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.43/1,272.92 = 502.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.43x = 1,272.92 × 502.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.43x = 639,983.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,983.47/922.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.80

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