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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.66, 1,271.86 and 528.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.66, 1,271.86 and 528.67 is: 729.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.66 : 1,271.86 = 528.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.66/1,271.86 = 528.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.66x = 1,271.86 × 528.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.66x = 672,394.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,394.23/921.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.55

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