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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.16, 1,271.17 and 528.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.16, 1,271.17 and 528.17 is: 728.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.16 : 1,271.17 = 528.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.16/1,271.17 = 528.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.16x = 1,271.17 × 528.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.16x = 671,393.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,393.86/921.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.86

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