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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.48, 1,271.64 and 528.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.48, 1,271.64 and 528.60 is: 729.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.48 : 1,271.64 = 528.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.48/1,271.64 = 528.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.48x = 1,271.64 × 528.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.48x = 672,188.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,188.90/921.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.47

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