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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.29, 1,271.39 and 522.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.29, 1,271.39 and 522.92 is: 721.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.29 : 1,271.39 = 522.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.29/1,271.39 = 522.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.29x = 1,271.39 × 522.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.29x = 664,826.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,826.29/921.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.63

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