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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.67, 1,272.93 and 568.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.67, 1,272.93 and 568.70 is: 784.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.67 : 1,272.93 = 568.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.67/1,272.93 = 568.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.67x = 1,272.93 × 568.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.67x = 723,915.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,915.29/922.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 784.59

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