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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.18, 1,272.46 and 529.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.18, 1,272.46 and 529.12 is: 730.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.18 : 1,272.46 = 529.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.18/1,272.46 = 529.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.18x = 1,272.46 × 529.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.18x = 673,285.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,285.89/922.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.11

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