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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.67, 1,273.23 and 529.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.67, 1,273.23 and 529.64 is: 730.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.67 : 1,273.23 = 529.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.67/1,273.23 = 529.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.67x = 1,273.23 × 529.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.67x = 674,347.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,347.17/922.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.87

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