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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.81, 1,272.18 and 528.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.81, 1,272.18 and 528.92 is: 729.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.81 : 1,272.18 = 528.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.81/1,272.18 = 528.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.81x = 1,272.18 × 528.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.81x = 672,881.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,881.45/921.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.96

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