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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.73, 1,273.37 and 549.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.73, 1,273.37 and 549.63 is: 758.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.73 : 1,273.37 = 549.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.73/1,273.37 = 549.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.73x = 1,273.37 × 549.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.73x = 699,879.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,879.60/922.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.49

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