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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.24, 1,271.26 and 527.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.24, 1,271.26 and 527.98 is: 728.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.24 : 1,271.26 = 527.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.24/1,271.26 = 527.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.24x = 1,271.26 × 527.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.24x = 671,199.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,199.85/921.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.58

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