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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.07, 1,272.56 and 529.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.07, 1,272.56 and 529.18 is: 730.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.07 : 1,272.56 = 529.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.07/1,272.56 = 529.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.07x = 1,272.56 × 529.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.07x = 673,407.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,407.47/922.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.32

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