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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.73, 1,273.36 and 503.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.73, 1,273.36 and 503.08 is: 694.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.73 : 1,273.36 = 503.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.73/1,273.36 = 503.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.73x = 1,273.36 × 503.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.73x = 640,601.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640,601.95/922.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.25

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