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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.06, 1,271.07 and 547.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.06, 1,271.07 and 547.92 is: 756.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.06 : 1,271.07 = 547.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.06/1,271.07 = 547.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.06x = 1,271.07 × 547.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.06x = 696,444.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,444.67/921.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.13

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