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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.59, 1,273.05 and 549.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.59, 1,273.05 and 549.72 is: 758.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.59 : 1,273.05 = 549.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.59/1,273.05 = 549.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.59x = 1,273.05 × 549.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.59x = 699,821.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,821.05/922.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.54

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