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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.03, 1,272.22 and 529.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.03, 1,272.22 and 529.05 is: 729.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.03 : 1,272.22 = 529.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.03/1,272.22 = 529.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.03x = 1,272.22 × 529.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.03x = 673,067.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,067.99/922.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.98

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