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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921, 1,271.94 and 646.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921, 1,271.94 and 646.44 is: 892.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921 : 1,271.94 = 646.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921/1,271.94 = 646.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921x = 1,271.94 × 646.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921x = 822,232.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 822,232.89/921
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 892.76

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