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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.95, 1,272.27 and 529.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.95, 1,272.27 and 529.05 is: 730.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.95 : 1,272.27 = 529.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.95/1,272.27 = 529.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.95x = 1,272.27 × 529.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.95x = 673,094.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,094.44/921.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.08

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