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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.83, 1,273.62 and 529.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.83, 1,273.62 and 529.85 is: 731.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.83 : 1,273.62 = 529.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.83/1,273.62 = 529.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.83x = 1,273.62 × 529.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.83x = 674,821.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,821.19/922.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.25

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