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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.32, 1,272.71 and 529.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.32, 1,272.71 and 529.27 is: 730.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.32 : 1,272.71 = 529.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.32/1,272.71 = 529.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.32x = 1,272.71 × 529.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.32x = 673,605.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,605.36/922.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.34

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