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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.51, 1,273.25 and 549.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.51, 1,273.25 and 549.71 is: 758.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.51 : 1,273.25 = 549.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.51/1,273.25 = 549.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.51x = 1,273.25 × 549.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.51x = 699,918.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,918.26/922.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.71

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