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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.68, 1,273.29 and 503.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.68, 1,273.29 and 503.03 is: 694.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.68 : 1,273.29 = 503.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.68/1,273.29 = 503.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.68x = 1,273.29 × 503.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.68x = 640,494.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640,494.19/922.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.17

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