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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.05, 1,272.24 and 529.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.05, 1,272.24 and 529.20 is: 730.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.05 : 1,272.24 = 529.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.05/1,272.24 = 529.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.05x = 1,272.24 × 529.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.05x = 673,269.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,269.41/922.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.19

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