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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.30, 1,271.40 and 528.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.30, 1,271.40 and 528.36 is: 729.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.30 : 1,271.40 = 528.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.30/1,271.40 = 528.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.30x = 1,271.40 × 528.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.30x = 671,756.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,756.90/921.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.14

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