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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.65, 1,273.18 and 502.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.65, 1,273.18 and 502.99 is: 694.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.65 : 1,273.18 = 502.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.65/1,273.18 = 502.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.65x = 1,273.18 × 502.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.65x = 640,396.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640,396.81/922.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.08

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