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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.94, 1,273.59 and 503.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.94, 1,273.59 and 503.27 is: 694.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.94 : 1,273.59 = 503.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.94/1,273.59 = 503.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.94x = 1,273.59 × 503.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.94x = 640,953.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640,953.27/922.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.47

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