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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.05, 1,271.22 and 548.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.05, 1,271.22 and 548.25 is: 756.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.05 : 1,271.22 = 548.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.05/1,271.22 = 548.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.05x = 1,271.22 × 548.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.05x = 696,946.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,946.37/921.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.68

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