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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.15, 1,271.13 and 522.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.15, 1,271.13 and 522.75 is: 721.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.15 : 1,271.13 = 522.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.15/1,271.13 = 522.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.15x = 1,271.13 × 522.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.15x = 664,483.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,483.21/921.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.36

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