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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921, 1,270.98 and 528.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921, 1,270.98 and 528.13 is: 728.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921 : 1,270.98 = 528.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921/1,270.98 = 528.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921x = 1,270.98 × 528.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921x = 671,239.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,239.49/921
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.82

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