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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.94, 1,273.78 and 573.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.94, 1,273.78 and 573.64 is: 791.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.94 : 1,273.78 = 573.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.94/1,273.78 = 573.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.94x = 1,273.78 × 573.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.94x = 730,691.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,691.16/922.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.70

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