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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.20, 1,272.72 and 529.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.20, 1,272.72 and 529.38 is: 730.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.20 : 1,272.72 = 529.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.20/1,272.72 = 529.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.20x = 1,272.72 × 529.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.20x = 673,752.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,752.51/922.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.59

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