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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.84, 1,272.94 and 549.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.84, 1,272.94 and 549.56 is: 758.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.84 : 1,272.94 = 549.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.84/1,272.94 = 549.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.84x = 1,272.94 × 549.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.84x = 699,556.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,556.91/922.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.05

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