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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.72, 1,274.52 and 812.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.72, 1,274.52 and 812.56 is: 1,122.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.72 : 1,274.52 = 812.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.72/1,274.52 = 812.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.72x = 1,274.52 × 812.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.72x = 1,035,623.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,035,623.97/922.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,122.36

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