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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.65, 1,271.97 and 528.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.65, 1,271.97 and 528.66 is: 729.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.65 : 1,271.97 = 528.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.65/1,271.97 = 528.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.65x = 1,271.97 × 528.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.65x = 672,439.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,439.66/921.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.61

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