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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.72, 1,271.79 and 528.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.72, 1,271.79 and 528.87 is: 729.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.72 : 1,271.79 = 528.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.72/1,271.79 = 528.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.72x = 1,271.79 × 528.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.72x = 672,611.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,611.58/921.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.74

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