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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.58, 1,273.38 and 591.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.58, 1,273.38 and 591.79 is: 816.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.58 : 1,273.38 = 591.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.58/1,273.38 = 591.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.58x = 1,273.38 × 591.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.58x = 753,573.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,573.55/922.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.81

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