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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.86, 1,273.66 and 529.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.86, 1,273.66 and 529.88 is: 731.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.86 : 1,273.66 = 529.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.86/1,273.66 = 529.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.86x = 1,273.66 × 529.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.86x = 674,879.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,879.27/922.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.29

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