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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.20, 1,272.77 and 529.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.20, 1,272.77 and 529.16 is: 730.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.20 : 1,272.77 = 529.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.20/1,272.77 = 529.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.20x = 1,272.77 × 529.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.20x = 673,489.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,489.96/922.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.31

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