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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.98, 1,273.50 and 529.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.98, 1,273.50 and 529.95 is: 731.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.98 : 1,273.50 = 529.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.98/1,273.50 = 529.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.98x = 1,273.50 × 529.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.98x = 674,891.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,891.33/922.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.21

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