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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.03, 1,272.49 and 529.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.03, 1,272.49 and 529.04 is: 730.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.03 : 1,272.49 = 529.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.03/1,272.49 = 529.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.03x = 1,272.49 × 529.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.03x = 673,199.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,199.97/922.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.13

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