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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.61, 1,273.01 and 529.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.61, 1,273.01 and 529.56 is: 730.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.61 : 1,273.01 = 529.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.61/1,273.01 = 529.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.61x = 1,273.01 × 529.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.61x = 674,132.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,132.53/922.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.68

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