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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.80, 1,273.50 and 529.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.80, 1,273.50 and 529.94 is: 731.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.80 : 1,273.50 = 529.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.80/1,273.50 = 529.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.80x = 1,273.50 × 529.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.80x = 674,878.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,878.59/922.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.34

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