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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.61, 1,273.19 and 508.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.61, 1,273.19 and 508.61 is: 701.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.61 : 1,273.19 = 508.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.61/1,273.19 = 508.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.61x = 1,273.19 × 508.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.61x = 647,548.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,548.26/922.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.87

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