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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.20, 1,271.34 and 528.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.20, 1,271.34 and 528.35 is: 729.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.20 : 1,271.34 = 528.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.20/1,271.34 = 528.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.20x = 1,271.34 × 528.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.20x = 671,706.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,706.13/921.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.17

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