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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921, 1,270.98 and 528.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921, 1,270.98 and 528.15 is: 728.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921 : 1,270.98 = 528.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921/1,270.98 = 528.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921x = 1,270.98 × 528.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921x = 671,268.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,268.09/921
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.85

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