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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.38, 1,271.52 and 523.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.38, 1,271.52 and 523.08 is: 721.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.38 : 1,271.52 = 523.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.38/1,271.52 = 523.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.38x = 1,271.52 × 523.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.38x = 665,106.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,106.68/921.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.86

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