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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.80, 1,271.91 and 528.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.80, 1,271.91 and 528.74 is: 729.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.80 : 1,271.91 = 528.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.80/1,271.91 = 528.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.80x = 1,271.91 × 528.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.80x = 672,509.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,509.69/921.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.56

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