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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.38, 1,272.60 and 529.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.38, 1,272.60 and 529.26 is: 730.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.38 : 1,272.60 = 529.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.38/1,272.60 = 529.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.38x = 1,272.60 × 529.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.38x = 673,536.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,536.28/922.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.22

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