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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.65, 1,273.49 and 591.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.65, 1,273.49 and 591.36 is: 816.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.65 : 1,273.49 = 591.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.65/1,273.49 = 591.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.65x = 1,273.49 × 591.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.65x = 753,091.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,091.05/922.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.23

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