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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.38, 1,272.90 and 529.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.38, 1,272.90 and 529.50 is: 730.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.38 : 1,272.90 = 529.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.38/1,272.90 = 529.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.38x = 1,272.90 × 529.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.38x = 674,000.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,000.55/922.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.72

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