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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.58, 1,273.21 and 529.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.58, 1,273.21 and 529.63 is: 730.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.58 : 1,273.21 = 529.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.58/1,273.21 = 529.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.58x = 1,273.21 × 529.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.58x = 674,323.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,323.85/922.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.91

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