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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.20, 1,272.81 and 529.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.20, 1,272.81 and 529.48 is: 730.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.20 : 1,272.81 = 529.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.20/1,272.81 = 529.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.20x = 1,272.81 × 529.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.20x = 673,927.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,927.44/922.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.78

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