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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.26, 1,272.69 and 529.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.26, 1,272.69 and 529.28 is: 730.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.26 : 1,272.69 = 529.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.26/1,272.69 = 529.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.26x = 1,272.69 × 529.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.26x = 673,603.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,603.00/922.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.38

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