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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.48, 1,273.19 and 529.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.48, 1,273.19 and 529.49 is: 730.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.48 : 1,273.19 = 529.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.48/1,273.19 = 529.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.48x = 1,273.19 × 529.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.48x = 674,141.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,141.91/922.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.79

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