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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.37, 1,271.45 and 528.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.37, 1,271.45 and 528.37 is: 729.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.37 : 1,271.45 = 528.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.37/1,271.45 = 528.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.37x = 1,271.45 × 528.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.37x = 671,789.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,789.68/921.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.12

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