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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.95, 1,273.68 and 503.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.95, 1,273.68 and 503.30 is: 694.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.95 : 1,273.68 = 503.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.95/1,273.68 = 503.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.95x = 1,273.68 × 503.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.95x = 641,043.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,043.81/922.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.56

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