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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.33, 1,271.37 and 522.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.33, 1,271.37 and 522.99 is: 721.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.33 : 1,271.37 = 522.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.33/1,271.37 = 522.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.33x = 1,271.37 × 522.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.33x = 664,913.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,913.80/921.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.69

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