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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.69, 1,273.76 and 591.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.69, 1,273.76 and 591.61 is: 816.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.69 : 1,273.76 = 591.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.69/1,273.76 = 591.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.69x = 1,273.76 × 591.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.69x = 753,569.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,569.15/922.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.71

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