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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.67, 1,273.30 and 503.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.67, 1,273.30 and 503.03 is: 694.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.67 : 1,273.30 = 503.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.67/1,273.30 = 503.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.67x = 1,273.30 × 503.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.67x = 640,508.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640,508.10/922.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.19

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