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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.33, 1,271.58 and 528.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.33, 1,271.58 and 528.33 is: 729.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.33 : 1,271.58 = 528.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.33/1,271.58 = 528.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.33x = 1,271.58 × 528.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.33x = 671,813.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,813.86/921.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.18

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