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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.94, 1,273.11 and 590.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.94, 1,273.11 and 590.79 is: 814.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.94 : 1,273.11 = 590.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.94/1,273.11 = 590.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.94x = 1,273.11 × 590.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.94x = 752,140.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,140.66/922.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.94

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