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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.51, 1,272.85 and 529.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.51, 1,272.85 and 529.33 is: 730.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.51 : 1,272.85 = 529.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.51/1,272.85 = 529.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.51x = 1,272.85 × 529.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.51x = 673,757.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,757.69/922.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.35

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