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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.87, 1,272.22 and 701.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.87, 1,272.22 and 701.43 is: 966.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.87 : 1,272.22 = 701.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.87/1,272.22 = 701.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.87x = 1,272.22 × 701.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.87x = 892,378.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 892,378.47/922.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 966.96

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