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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.99, 1,273.47 and 529.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.99, 1,273.47 and 529.99 is: 731.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.99 : 1,273.47 = 529.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.99/1,273.47 = 529.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.99x = 1,273.47 × 529.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.99x = 674,926.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,926.37/922.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.24

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