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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.95, 1,273.65 and 529.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.95, 1,273.65 and 529.96 is: 731.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.95 : 1,273.65 = 529.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.95/1,273.65 = 529.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.95x = 1,273.65 × 529.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.95x = 674,983.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,983.55/922.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.33

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