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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.77, 1,273.44 and 549.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.77, 1,273.44 and 549.82 is: 758.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.77 : 1,273.44 = 549.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.77/1,273.44 = 549.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.77x = 1,273.44 × 549.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.77x = 700,153.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,153.66/922.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.76

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