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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.98, 1,273.83 and 550.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.98, 1,273.83 and 550.14 is: 759.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.98 : 1,273.83 = 550.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.98/1,273.83 = 550.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.98x = 1,273.83 × 550.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.98x = 700,784.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,784.84/922.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.26

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