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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.66, 1,273.29 and 529.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.66, 1,273.29 and 529.71 is: 731.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.66 : 1,273.29 = 529.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.66/1,273.29 = 529.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.66x = 1,273.29 × 529.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.66x = 674,467.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,467.68/922.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.01

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