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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.49, 1,273.06 and 529.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.49, 1,273.06 and 529.49 is: 730.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.49 : 1,273.06 = 529.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.49/1,273.06 = 529.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.49x = 1,273.06 × 529.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.49x = 674,066.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,066.17/922.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.70

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