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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.91, 1,273.34 and 549.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.91, 1,273.34 and 549.70 is: 758.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.91 : 1,273.34 = 549.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.91/1,273.34 = 549.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.91x = 1,273.34 × 549.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.91x = 699,955.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,955.00/922.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.42

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