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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.77, 1,272.07 and 528.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.77, 1,272.07 and 528.72 is: 729.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.77 : 1,272.07 = 528.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.77/1,272.07 = 528.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.77x = 1,272.07 × 528.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.77x = 672,568.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,568.85/921.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.65

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