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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.88, 1,273.92 and 613.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.88, 1,273.92 and 613.12 is: 846.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.88 : 1,273.92 = 613.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.88/1,273.92 = 613.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.88x = 1,273.92 × 613.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.88x = 781,065.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,065.83/922.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.34

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