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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.68, 1,273.62 and 529.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.68, 1,273.62 and 529.86 is: 731.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.68 : 1,273.62 = 529.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.68/1,273.62 = 529.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.68x = 1,273.62 × 529.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.68x = 674,840.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,840.29/922.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.39

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