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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.64, 1,271.94 and 528.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.64, 1,271.94 and 528.68 is: 729.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.64 : 1,271.94 = 528.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.64/1,271.94 = 528.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.64x = 1,271.94 × 528.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.64x = 672,449.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,449.24/921.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.62

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