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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.32, 1,272.80 and 529.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.32, 1,272.80 and 529.44 is: 730.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.32 : 1,272.80 = 529.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.32/1,272.80 = 529.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.32x = 1,272.80 × 529.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.32x = 673,871.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,871.23/922.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.63

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