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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.57, 1,273.16 and 529.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.57, 1,273.16 and 529.61 is: 730.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.57 : 1,273.16 = 529.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.57/1,273.16 = 529.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.57x = 1,273.16 × 529.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.57x = 674,278.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,278.27/922.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.87

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