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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.68, 1,273.32 and 529.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.68, 1,273.32 and 529.74 is: 731.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.68 : 1,273.32 = 529.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.68/1,273.32 = 529.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.68x = 1,273.32 × 529.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.68x = 674,528.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,528.54/922.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.05

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