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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.57, 1,273.41 and 544.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.57, 1,273.41 and 544.81 is: 751.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.57 : 1,273.41 = 544.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.57/1,273.41 = 544.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.57x = 1,273.41 × 544.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.57x = 693,766.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,766.50/922.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.99

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