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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.66, 1,273.53 and 549.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.66, 1,273.53 and 549.52 is: 758.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.66 : 1,273.53 = 549.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.66/1,273.53 = 549.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.66x = 1,273.53 × 549.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.66x = 699,830.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,830.21/922.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.49

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