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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.98, 1,272.44 and 529.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.98, 1,272.44 and 529.08 is: 730.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.98 : 1,272.44 = 529.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.98/1,272.44 = 529.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.98x = 1,272.44 × 529.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.98x = 673,222.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,222.56/921.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.19

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