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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.22, 1,272.68 and 529.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.22, 1,272.68 and 529.34 is: 730.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.22 : 1,272.68 = 529.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.22/1,272.68 = 529.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.22x = 1,272.68 × 529.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.22x = 673,673.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,673.41/922.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.49

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