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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.34, 1,271.16 and 522.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.34, 1,271.16 and 522.96 is: 721.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.34 : 1,271.16 = 522.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.34/1,271.16 = 522.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.34x = 1,271.16 × 522.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.34x = 664,761.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,761.07/921.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.51

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