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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.72, 1,273.37 and 529.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.72, 1,273.37 and 529.77 is: 731.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.72 : 1,273.37 = 529.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.72/1,273.37 = 529.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.72x = 1,273.37 × 529.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.72x = 674,592.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,592.96/922.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.09

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