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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.15, 1,270.64 and 589.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.15, 1,270.64 and 589.46 is: 813.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.15 : 1,270.64 = 589.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.15/1,270.64 = 589.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.15x = 1,270.64 × 589.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.15x = 748,982.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,982.15/921.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.09

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