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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.01, 1,272.48 and 529.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.01, 1,272.48 and 529.03 is: 730.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.01 : 1,272.48 = 529.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.01/1,272.48 = 529.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.01x = 1,272.48 × 529.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.01x = 673,184.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,184.16/922.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.13

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