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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.70, 1,272.89 and 549.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.70, 1,272.89 and 549.47 is: 758.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.70 : 1,272.89 = 549.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.70/1,272.89 = 549.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.70x = 1,272.89 × 549.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.70x = 699,408.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,408.50/922.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.01

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