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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.38, 1,272.90 and 524.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.38, 1,272.90 and 524.08 is: 723.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.38 : 1,272.90 = 524.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.38/1,272.90 = 524.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.38x = 1,272.90 × 524.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.38x = 667,101.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,101.43/922.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.24

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