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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.98, 1,272.17 and 528.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.98, 1,272.17 and 528.93 is: 729.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.98 : 1,272.17 = 528.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.98/1,272.17 = 528.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.98x = 1,272.17 × 528.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.98x = 672,890.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,890.20/921.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.83

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