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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.89, 1,271.85 and 528.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.89, 1,271.85 and 528.68 is: 729.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.89 : 1,271.85 = 528.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.89/1,271.85 = 528.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.89x = 1,271.85 × 528.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.89x = 672,395.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,395.30/921.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.37

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