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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.39, 1,272.92 and 529.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.39, 1,272.92 and 529.43 is: 730.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.39 : 1,272.92 = 529.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.39/1,272.92 = 529.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.39x = 1,272.92 × 529.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.39x = 673,913.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,913.02/922.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.62

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