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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.93, 1,273.32 and 549.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.93, 1,273.32 and 549.86 is: 758.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.93 : 1,273.32 = 549.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.93/1,273.32 = 549.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.93x = 1,273.32 × 549.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.93x = 700,141.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,141.37/922.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.61

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