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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.02, 1,270.92 and 589.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.02, 1,270.92 and 589.54 is: 813.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.02 : 1,270.92 = 589.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.02/1,270.92 = 589.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.02x = 1,270.92 × 589.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.02x = 749,258.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,258.18/921.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.51

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