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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.96, 1,273.82 and 608.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.96, 1,273.82 and 608.18 is: 839.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.96 : 1,273.82 = 608.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.96/1,273.82 = 608.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.96x = 1,273.82 × 608.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.96x = 774,705.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 774,705.48/922.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 839.37

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