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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.41, 1,272.78 and 529.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.41, 1,272.78 and 529.56 is: 730.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.41 : 1,272.78 = 529.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.41/1,272.78 = 529.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.41x = 1,272.78 × 529.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.41x = 674,013.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,013.38/922.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.71

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