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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.29, 1,271.38 and 522.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.29, 1,271.38 and 522.94 is: 721.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.29 : 1,271.38 = 522.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.29/1,271.38 = 522.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.29x = 1,271.38 × 522.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.29x = 664,852.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,852.84/921.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.65

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