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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.63, 1,273.22 and 508.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.63, 1,273.22 and 508.63 is: 701.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.63 : 1,273.22 = 508.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.63/1,273.22 = 508.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.63x = 1,273.22 × 508.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.63x = 647,592.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,592.79/922.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.90

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