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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.70, 1,272.07 and 528.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.70, 1,272.07 and 528.65 is: 729.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.70 : 1,272.07 = 528.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.70/1,272.07 = 528.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.70x = 1,272.07 × 528.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.70x = 672,479.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,479.81/921.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.61

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