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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.91, 1,272.96 and 607.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.91, 1,272.96 and 607.65 is: 838.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.91 : 1,272.96 = 607.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.91/1,272.96 = 607.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.91x = 1,272.96 × 607.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.91x = 773,514.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 773,514.14/922.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838.13

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