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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.92, 1,272.18 and 528.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.92, 1,272.18 and 528.80 is: 729.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.92 : 1,272.18 = 528.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.92/1,272.18 = 528.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.92x = 1,272.18 × 528.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.92x = 672,728.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,728.78/921.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.70

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