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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.83, 1,274.03 and 608.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.83, 1,274.03 and 608.01 is: 839.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.83 : 1,274.03 = 608.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.83/1,274.03 = 608.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.83x = 1,274.03 × 608.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.83x = 774,617.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 774,617.44/922.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 839.40

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