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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.28, 1,272.70 and 529.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.28, 1,272.70 and 529.32 is: 730.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.28 : 1,272.70 = 529.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.28/1,272.70 = 529.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.28x = 1,272.70 × 529.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.28x = 673,665.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,665.56/922.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.43

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