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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.67, 1,272.97 and 524.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.67, 1,272.97 and 524.29 is: 723.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.67 : 1,272.97 = 524.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.67/1,272.97 = 524.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.67x = 1,272.97 × 524.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.67x = 667,402.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,402.35/922.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.34

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