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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.68, 1,271.97 and 590.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.68, 1,271.97 and 590.85 is: 814.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.68 : 1,271.97 = 590.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.68/1,271.97 = 590.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.68x = 1,271.97 × 590.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.68x = 751,543.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 751,543.47/922.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.52

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