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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.46, 1,272.58 and 607.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.46, 1,272.58 and 607.31 is: 837.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.46 : 1,272.58 = 607.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.46/1,272.58 = 607.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.46x = 1,272.58 × 607.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.46x = 772,854.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 772,854.61/922.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.82

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