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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.58, 1,273.49 and 726.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.58, 1,273.49 and 726.96 is: 1,003.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.58 : 1,273.49 = 726.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.58/1,273.49 = 726.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.58x = 1,273.49 × 726.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.58x = 925,776.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 925,776.29/922.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,003.46

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