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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.72, 1,273.12 and 529.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.72, 1,273.12 and 529.72 is: 730.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.72 : 1,273.12 = 529.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.72/1,273.12 = 529.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.72x = 1,273.12 × 529.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.72x = 674,397.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,397.13/922.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.88

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