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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.52, 1,273.04 and 508.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.52, 1,273.04 and 508.52 is: 701.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.52 : 1,273.04 = 508.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.52/1,273.04 = 508.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.52x = 1,273.04 × 508.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.52x = 647,366.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,366.30/922.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.74

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