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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.88, 1,273.29 and 549.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.88, 1,273.29 and 549.68 is: 758.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.88 : 1,273.29 = 549.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.88/1,273.29 = 549.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.88x = 1,273.29 × 549.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.88x = 699,895.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,895.68/922.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.39

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