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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.87, 1,272.23 and 523.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.87, 1,272.23 and 523.52 is: 722.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.87 : 1,272.23 = 523.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.87/1,272.23 = 523.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.87x = 1,272.23 × 523.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.87x = 666,037.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,037.85/921.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.49

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