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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.60, 1,273.14 and 529.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.60, 1,273.14 and 529.60 is: 730.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.60 : 1,273.14 = 529.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.60/1,273.14 = 529.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.60x = 1,273.14 × 529.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.60x = 674,254.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,254.94/922.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.82

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