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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.35, 1,272.84 and 529.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.35, 1,272.84 and 529.50 is: 730.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.35 : 1,272.84 = 529.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.35/1,272.84 = 529.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.35x = 1,272.84 × 529.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.35x = 673,967.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,967.79/922.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.71

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