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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.19, 1,271.22 and 528.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.19, 1,271.22 and 528.19 is: 728.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.19 : 1,271.22 = 528.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.19/1,271.22 = 528.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.19x = 1,271.22 × 528.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.19x = 671,442.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,442.02/921.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.89

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