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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.18, 1,270.76 and 547.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.18, 1,270.76 and 547.98 is: 755.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.18 : 1,270.76 = 547.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.18/1,270.76 = 547.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.18x = 1,270.76 × 547.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.18x = 696,351.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,351.06/921.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.93

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