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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.52, 1,273.05 and 502.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.52, 1,273.05 and 502.86 is: 693.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.52 : 1,273.05 = 502.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.52/1,273.05 = 502.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.52x = 1,273.05 × 502.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.52x = 640,168.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640,168.81/922.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.94

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