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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.19, 1,272.63 and 529.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.19, 1,272.63 and 529.25 is: 730.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.19 : 1,272.63 = 529.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.19/1,272.63 = 529.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.19x = 1,272.63 × 529.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.19x = 673,539.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,539.43/922.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.37

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