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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.77, 1,272.78 and 591.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.77, 1,272.78 and 591.03 is: 815.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.77 : 1,272.78 = 591.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.77/1,272.78 = 591.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.77x = 1,272.78 × 591.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.77x = 752,251.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,251.16/922.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.21

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