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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.95, 1,272.23 and 528.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.95, 1,272.23 and 528.99 is: 729.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.95 : 1,272.23 = 528.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.95/1,272.23 = 528.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.95x = 1,272.23 × 528.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.95x = 672,994.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,994.30/921.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.97

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