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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.20, 1,271.28 and 528.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.20, 1,271.28 and 528.24 is: 728.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.20 : 1,271.28 = 528.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.20/1,271.28 = 528.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.20x = 1,271.28 × 528.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.20x = 671,540.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,540.95/921.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.98

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