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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.98, 1,272.41 and 529.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.98, 1,272.41 and 529.03 is: 730.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.98 : 1,272.41 = 529.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.98/1,272.41 = 529.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.98x = 1,272.41 × 529.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.98x = 673,143.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,143.99/921.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.10

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