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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.94, 1,271.83 and 528.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.94, 1,271.83 and 528.86 is: 729.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.94 : 1,271.83 = 528.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.94/1,271.83 = 528.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.94x = 1,271.83 × 528.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.94x = 672,620.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,620.01/921.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.57

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