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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.65, 1,272.71 and 590.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.65, 1,272.71 and 590.96 is: 815.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.65 : 1,272.71 = 590.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.65/1,272.71 = 590.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.65x = 1,272.71 × 590.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.65x = 752,111.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,111.38/922.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.16

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