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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.59, 1,273.19 and 518.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.59, 1,273.19 and 518.85 is: 716.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.59 : 1,273.19 = 518.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.59/1,273.19 = 518.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.59x = 1,273.19 × 518.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.59x = 660,592.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,592.04/922.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.02

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