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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.73, 1,272.77 and 590.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.73, 1,272.77 and 590.63 is: 814.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.73 : 1,272.77 = 590.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.73/1,272.77 = 590.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.73x = 1,272.77 × 590.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.73x = 751,736.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 751,736.37/922.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.69

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