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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.17, 1,272.65 and 529.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.17, 1,272.65 and 529.22 is: 730.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.17 : 1,272.65 = 529.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.17/1,272.65 = 529.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.17x = 1,272.65 × 529.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.17x = 673,502.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,502.82/922.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.35

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