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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.11, 1,271.25 and 699.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.11, 1,271.25 and 699.68 is: 965.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.11 : 1,271.25 = 699.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.11/1,271.25 = 699.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.11x = 1,271.25 × 699.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.11x = 889,468.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 889,468.20/921.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 965.65

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