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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.55, 1,271.66 and 528.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.55, 1,271.66 and 528.49 is: 729.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.55 : 1,271.66 = 528.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.55/1,271.66 = 528.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.55x = 1,271.66 × 528.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.55x = 672,055.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,055.75/921.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.27

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