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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.56, 1,271.59 and 528.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.56, 1,271.59 and 528.57 is: 729.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.56 : 1,271.59 = 528.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.56/1,271.59 = 528.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.56x = 1,271.59 × 528.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.56x = 672,123.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,123.00/921.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.34

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