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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.58, 1,271.82 and 528.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.58, 1,271.82 and 528.64 is: 729.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.58 : 1,271.82 = 528.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.58/1,271.82 = 528.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.58x = 1,271.82 × 528.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.58x = 672,334.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,334.92/921.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.55

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