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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.47, 1,272.96 and 549.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.47, 1,272.96 and 549.45 is: 758.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.47 : 1,272.96 = 549.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.47/1,272.96 = 549.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.47x = 1,272.96 × 549.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.47x = 699,427.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,427.87/922.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.21

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