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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.74, 1,272.54 and 712.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.74, 1,272.54 and 712.59 is: 982.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.74 : 1,272.54 = 712.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.74/1,272.54 = 712.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.74x = 1,272.54 × 712.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.74x = 906,799.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 906,799.28/922.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 982.73

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