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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.68, 1,273.15 and 529.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.68, 1,273.15 and 529.63 is: 730.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.68 : 1,273.15 = 529.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.68/1,273.15 = 529.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.68x = 1,273.15 × 529.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.68x = 674,289.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,289.42/922.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.80

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