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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.81, 1,273.64 and 550

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.81, 1,273.64 and 550 is: 759.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.81 : 1,273.64 = 550 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.81/1,273.64 = 550/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.81x = 1,273.64 × 550
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.81x = 700,502
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,502/922.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.10

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