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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.18, 1,270.87 and 655.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.18, 1,270.87 and 655.54 is: 904.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.18 : 1,270.87 = 655.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.18/1,270.87 = 655.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.18x = 1,270.87 × 655.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.18x = 833,104.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,104.58/921.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 904.39

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