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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.19, 1,271.53 and 548.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.19, 1,271.53 and 548.29 is: 756.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.19 : 1,271.53 = 548.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.19/1,271.53 = 548.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.19x = 1,271.53 × 548.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.19x = 697,167.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,167.18/921.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.81

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