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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.52, 1,272.82 and 529.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.52, 1,272.82 and 529.40 is: 730.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.52 : 1,272.82 = 529.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.52/1,272.82 = 529.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.52x = 1,272.82 × 529.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.52x = 673,830.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,830.91/922.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.42

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