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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.06, 1,271.04 and 548.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.06, 1,271.04 and 548.32 is: 756.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.06 : 1,271.04 = 548.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.06/1,271.04 = 548.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.06x = 1,271.04 × 548.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.06x = 696,936.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,936.65/921.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.67

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