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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.03, 1,271.37 and 548.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.03, 1,271.37 and 548.15 is: 756.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.03 : 1,271.37 = 548.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.03/1,271.37 = 548.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.03x = 1,271.37 × 548.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.03x = 696,895.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,895.11/921.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.65

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