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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.55, 1,273.10 and 502.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.55, 1,273.10 and 502.91 is: 694.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.55 : 1,273.10 = 502.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.55/1,273.10 = 502.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.55x = 1,273.10 × 502.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.55x = 640,245.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640,245.84/922.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.00

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