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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.09, 1,271.40 and 590.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.09, 1,271.40 and 590.40 is: 814.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.09 : 1,271.40 = 590.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.09/1,271.40 = 590.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.09x = 1,271.40 × 590.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.09x = 750,634.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,634.56/921.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.94

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