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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.82, 1,273.46 and 508.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.82, 1,273.46 and 508.82 is: 702.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.82 : 1,273.46 = 508.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.82/1,273.46 = 508.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.82x = 1,273.46 × 508.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.82x = 647,961.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,961.92/922.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.15

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