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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.84, 1,273.38 and 529.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.84, 1,273.38 and 529.78 is: 731.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.84 : 1,273.38 = 529.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.84/1,273.38 = 529.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.84x = 1,273.38 × 529.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.84x = 674,611.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,611.26/922.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.02

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