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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.55, 1,273.13 and 529.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.55, 1,273.13 and 529.58 is: 730.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.55 : 1,273.13 = 529.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.55/1,273.13 = 529.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.55x = 1,273.13 × 529.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.55x = 674,215.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,215.17/922.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.82

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