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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.03, 1,270.95 and 584.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.03, 1,270.95 and 584.90 is: 807.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.03 : 1,270.95 = 584.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.03/1,270.95 = 584.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.03x = 1,270.95 × 584.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.03x = 743,379.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,379.64/921.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807.12

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