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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.46, 1,271.59 and 528.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.46, 1,271.59 and 528.48 is: 729.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.46 : 1,271.59 = 528.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.46/1,271.59 = 528.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.46x = 1,271.59 × 528.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.46x = 672,009.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,009.88/921.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.29

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