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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.92, 1,273.02 and 573.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.92, 1,273.02 and 573.59 is: 791.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.92 : 1,273.02 = 573.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.92/1,273.02 = 573.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.92x = 1,273.02 × 573.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.92x = 730,185.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,185.18/922.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.17

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