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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.16, 1,271.36 and 589.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.16, 1,271.36 and 589.57 is: 813.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.16 : 1,271.36 = 589.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.16/1,271.36 = 589.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.16x = 1,271.36 × 589.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.16x = 749,552.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,552.77/921.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.71

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