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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.14, 1,272.69 and 529.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.14, 1,272.69 and 529.18 is: 730.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.14 : 1,272.69 = 529.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.14/1,272.69 = 529.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.14x = 1,272.69 × 529.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.14x = 673,478.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,478.91/922.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.34

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