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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.20, 1,270.82 and 547.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.20, 1,270.82 and 547.97 is: 755.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.20 : 1,270.82 = 547.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.20/1,270.82 = 547.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.20x = 1,270.82 × 547.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.20x = 696,364.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,364.88/921.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.94

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