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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.56, 1,272.96 and 529.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.56, 1,272.96 and 529.50 is: 730.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.56 : 1,272.96 = 529.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.56/1,272.96 = 529.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.56x = 1,272.96 × 529.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.56x = 674,032.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,032.32/922.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.61

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