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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.55, 1,272.72 and 529.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.55, 1,272.72 and 529.34 is: 730.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.55 : 1,272.72 = 529.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.55/1,272.72 = 529.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.55x = 1,272.72 × 529.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.55x = 673,701.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,701.60/922.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.26

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