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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.22, 1,271.76 and 710.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.22, 1,271.76 and 710.94 is: 981.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.22 : 1,271.76 = 710.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.22/1,271.76 = 710.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.22x = 1,271.76 × 710.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.22x = 904,147.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 904,147.72/921.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 981.47

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