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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.64, 1,273.24 and 590.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.64, 1,273.24 and 590.96 is: 815.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.64 : 1,273.24 = 590.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.64/1,273.24 = 590.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.64x = 1,273.24 × 590.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.64x = 752,433.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,433.91/922.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.52

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