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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.80, 1,272.22 and 528.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.80, 1,272.22 and 528.95 is: 730.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.80 : 1,272.22 = 528.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.80/1,272.22 = 528.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.80x = 1,272.22 × 528.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.80x = 672,933.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,933.09/921.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.02

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