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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.74, 1,272.24 and 528.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.74, 1,272.24 and 528.98 is: 730.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.74 : 1,272.24 = 528.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.74/1,272.24 = 528.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.74x = 1,272.24 × 528.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.74x = 672,989.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,989.52/921.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.13

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