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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.12, 1,270.80 and 710.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.12, 1,270.80 and 710.93 is: 980.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.12 : 1,270.80 = 710.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.12/1,270.80 = 710.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.12x = 1,270.80 × 710.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.12x = 903,443.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 903,443.49/921.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 980.81

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