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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.49, 1,273.06 and 502.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.49, 1,273.06 and 502.86 is: 693.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.49 : 1,273.06 = 502.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.49/1,273.06 = 502.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.49x = 1,273.06 × 502.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.49x = 640,170.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640,170.95/922.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.96

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