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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.32, 1,271.04 and 528.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.32, 1,271.04 and 528.26 is: 728.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.32 : 1,271.04 = 528.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.32/1,271.04 = 528.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.32x = 1,271.04 × 528.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.32x = 671,439.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,439.59/921.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.78

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