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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.74, 1,273.42 and 529.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.74, 1,273.42 and 529.89 is: 731.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.74 : 1,273.42 = 529.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.74/1,273.42 = 529.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.74x = 1,273.42 × 529.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.74x = 674,768.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,768.41/922.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.27

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