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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.92, 1,272.20 and 528.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.92, 1,272.20 and 528.89 is: 729.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.92 : 1,272.20 = 528.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.92/1,272.20 = 528.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.92x = 1,272.20 × 528.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.92x = 672,844.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,844.85/921.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.83

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