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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.95, 1,273.19 and 642.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.95, 1,273.19 and 642.69 is: 886.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.95 : 1,273.19 = 642.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.95/1,273.19 = 642.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.95x = 1,273.19 × 642.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.95x = 818,263.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,263.27/922.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 886.57

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