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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.83, 1,272.24 and 528.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.83, 1,272.24 and 528.85 is: 729.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.83 : 1,272.24 = 528.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.83/1,272.24 = 528.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.83x = 1,272.24 × 528.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.83x = 672,824.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,824.12/921.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.88

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