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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.64, 1,273.02 and 573.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.64, 1,273.02 and 573.08 is: 790.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.64 : 1,273.02 = 573.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.64/1,273.02 = 573.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.64x = 1,273.02 × 573.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.64x = 729,542.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,542.30/922.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.71

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