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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.97, 1,273.70 and 508.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.97, 1,273.70 and 508.97 is: 702.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.97 : 1,273.70 = 508.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.97/1,273.70 = 508.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.97x = 1,273.70 × 508.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.97x = 648,266.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,266.18/922.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.37

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