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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.45, 1,271.59 and 528.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.45, 1,271.59 and 528.47 is: 729.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.45 : 1,271.59 = 528.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.45/1,271.59 = 528.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.45x = 1,271.59 × 528.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.45x = 671,997.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,997.17/921.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.28

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