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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.76, 1,273.78 and 573.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.76, 1,273.78 and 573.92 is: 792.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.76 : 1,273.78 = 573.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.76/1,273.78 = 573.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.76x = 1,273.78 × 573.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.76x = 731,047.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,047.82/922.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.24

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