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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.21, 1,271.26 and 528.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.21, 1,271.26 and 528.19 is: 728.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.21 : 1,271.26 = 528.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.21/1,271.26 = 528.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.21x = 1,271.26 × 528.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.21x = 671,464.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,464.30/921.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.90

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