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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.03, 1,270.62 and 527.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.03, 1,270.62 and 527.91 is: 728.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.03 : 1,270.62 = 527.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.03/1,270.62 = 527.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.03x = 1,270.62 × 527.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.03x = 670,773.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,773.00/921.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.29

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