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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.92, 1,273.62 and 503.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.92, 1,273.62 and 503.26 is: 694.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.92 : 1,273.62 = 503.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.92/1,273.62 = 503.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.92x = 1,273.62 × 503.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.92x = 640,967.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640,967.87/922.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.50

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