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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.93, 1,271.96 and 523.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.93, 1,271.96 and 523.55 is: 722.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.93 : 1,271.96 = 523.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.93/1,271.96 = 523.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.93x = 1,271.96 × 523.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.93x = 665,935.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,935.22/921.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.33

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