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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.43, 1,272.93 and 549.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.43, 1,272.93 and 549.59 is: 758.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.43 : 1,272.93 = 549.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.43/1,272.93 = 549.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.43x = 1,272.93 × 549.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.43x = 699,581.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,581.17/922.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.41

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