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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.77, 1,273.46 and 529.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.77, 1,273.46 and 529.83 is: 731.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.77 : 1,273.46 = 529.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.77/1,273.46 = 529.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.77x = 1,273.46 × 529.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.77x = 674,714.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,714.66/922.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.18

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