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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.05, 1,271.02 and 528

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.05, 1,271.02 and 528 is: 728.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.05 : 1,271.02 = 528 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.05/1,271.02 = 528/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.05x = 1,271.02 × 528
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.05x = 671,098.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,098.56/921.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.62

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