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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.83, 1,273.77 and 549.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.83, 1,273.77 and 549.89 is: 759.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.83 : 1,273.77 = 549.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.83/1,273.77 = 549.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.83x = 1,273.77 × 549.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.83x = 700,433.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,433.39/922.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.01

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