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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.68, 1,271.94 and 528.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.68, 1,271.94 and 528.74 is: 729.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.68 : 1,271.94 = 528.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.68/1,271.94 = 528.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.68x = 1,271.94 × 528.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.68x = 672,525.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,525.56/921.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.67

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