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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.94, 1,272.15 and 529.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.94, 1,272.15 and 529.03 is: 729.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.94 : 1,272.15 = 529.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.94/1,272.15 = 529.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.94x = 1,272.15 × 529.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.94x = 673,005.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,005.51/921.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.99

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