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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.54, 1,273.18 and 529.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.54, 1,273.18 and 529.56 is: 730.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.54 : 1,273.18 = 529.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.54/1,273.18 = 529.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.54x = 1,273.18 × 529.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.54x = 674,225.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,225.20/922.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.84

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