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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.75, 1,273.29 and 529.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.75, 1,273.29 and 529.76 is: 731.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.75 : 1,273.29 = 529.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.75/1,273.29 = 529.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.75x = 1,273.29 × 529.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.75x = 674,538.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,538.11/922.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.01

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