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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.44, 1,271.28 and 528.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.44, 1,271.28 and 528.18 is: 728.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.44 : 1,271.28 = 528.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.44/1,271.28 = 528.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.44x = 1,271.28 × 528.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.44x = 671,464.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,464.67/921.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.71

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