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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.18, 1,271.04 and 548.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.18, 1,271.04 and 548.04 is: 756.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.18 : 1,271.04 = 548.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.18/1,271.04 = 548.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.18x = 1,271.04 × 548.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.18x = 696,580.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,580.76/921.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.18

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