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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.32, 1,272.87 and 529.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.32, 1,272.87 and 529.43 is: 730.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.32 : 1,272.87 = 529.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.32/1,272.87 = 529.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.32x = 1,272.87 × 529.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.32x = 673,889.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,889.20/922.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.65

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