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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.60, 1,273.26 and 529.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.60, 1,273.26 and 529.75 is: 731.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.60 : 1,273.26 = 529.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.60/1,273.26 = 529.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.60x = 1,273.26 × 529.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.60x = 674,509.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,509.49/922.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.10

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