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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.89, 1,273.41 and 573.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.89, 1,273.41 and 573.42 is: 791.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.89 : 1,273.41 = 573.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.89/1,273.41 = 573.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.89x = 1,273.41 × 573.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.89x = 730,198.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,198.76/922.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.21

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