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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.89, 1,273.05 and 591.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.89, 1,273.05 and 591.20 is: 815.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.89 : 1,273.05 = 591.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.89/1,273.05 = 591.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.89x = 1,273.05 × 591.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.89x = 752,627.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,627.16/922.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.51

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