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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.99, 1,273.53 and 550.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.99, 1,273.53 and 550.30 is: 759.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.99 : 1,273.53 = 550.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.99/1,273.53 = 550.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.99x = 1,273.53 × 550.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.99x = 700,823.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,823.56/922.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.30

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