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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.54, 1,271.74 and 528.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.54, 1,271.74 and 528.70 is: 729.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.54 : 1,271.74 = 528.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.54/1,271.74 = 528.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.54x = 1,271.74 × 528.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.54x = 672,368.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,368.94/921.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.61

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