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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.50, 1,272.30 and 642.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.50, 1,272.30 and 642.72 is: 886.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.50 : 1,272.30 = 642.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.50/1,272.30 = 642.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.50x = 1,272.30 × 642.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.50x = 817,732.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,732.66/922.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 886.43

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