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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.68, 1,271.58 and 528.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.68, 1,271.58 and 528.47 is: 729.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.68 : 1,271.58 = 528.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.68/1,271.58 = 528.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.68x = 1,271.58 × 528.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.68x = 671,991.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,991.88/921.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.10

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