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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.80, 1,273.38 and 508.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.80, 1,273.38 and 508.80 is: 702.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.80 : 1,273.38 = 508.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.80/1,273.38 = 508.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.80x = 1,273.38 × 508.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.80x = 647,895.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,895.74/922.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.10

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