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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.53, 1,273.10 and 502.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.53, 1,273.10 and 502.89 is: 693.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.53 : 1,273.10 = 502.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.53/1,273.10 = 502.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.53x = 1,273.10 × 502.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.53x = 640,229.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640,229.26/922.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.99

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