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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.29, 1,272.77 and 529.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.29, 1,272.77 and 529.31 is: 730.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.29 : 1,272.77 = 529.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.29/1,272.77 = 529.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.29x = 1,272.77 × 529.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.29x = 673,694.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,694.39/922.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.46

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