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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.38, 1,271.70 and 528.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.38, 1,271.70 and 528.53 is: 729.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.38 : 1,271.70 = 528.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.38/1,271.70 = 528.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.38x = 1,271.70 × 528.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.38x = 672,125.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,125.24/921.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.48

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