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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.40, 1,272.88 and 529.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.40, 1,272.88 and 529.35 is: 730.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.40 : 1,272.88 = 529.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.40/1,272.88 = 529.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.40x = 1,272.88 × 529.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.40x = 673,799.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,799.03/922.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.48

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