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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.91, 1,273.83 and 591.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.91, 1,273.83 and 591.62 is: 816.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.91 : 1,273.83 = 591.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.91/1,273.83 = 591.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.91x = 1,273.83 × 591.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.91x = 753,623.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,623.30/922.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.57

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