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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.78, 1,272.33 and 529.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.78, 1,272.33 and 529.07 is: 730.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.78 : 1,272.33 = 529.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.78/1,272.33 = 529.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.78x = 1,272.33 × 529.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.78x = 673,145.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,145.27/921.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.27

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