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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.56, 1,273.11 and 502.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.56, 1,273.11 and 502.93 is: 694.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.56 : 1,273.11 = 502.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.56/1,273.11 = 502.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.56x = 1,273.11 × 502.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.56x = 640,283.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640,283.92/922.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.03

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