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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.02, 1,272.30 and 528.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.02, 1,272.30 and 528.96 is: 729.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.02 : 1,272.30 = 528.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.02/1,272.30 = 528.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.02x = 1,272.30 × 528.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.02x = 672,995.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,995.81/922.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.91

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