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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.27, 1,271.40 and 528.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.27, 1,271.40 and 528.21 is: 728.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.27 : 1,271.40 = 528.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.27/1,271.40 = 528.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.27x = 1,271.40 × 528.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.27x = 671,566.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,566.19/921.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.96

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