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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.82, 1,273.60 and 524.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.82, 1,273.60 and 524.60 is: 724.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.82 : 1,273.60 = 524.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.82/1,273.60 = 524.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.82x = 1,273.60 × 524.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.82x = 668,126.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,126.06/922.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.01

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