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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.23, 1,270.41 and 711.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.23, 1,270.41 and 711.07 is: 980.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.23 : 1,270.41 = 711.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.23/1,270.41 = 711.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.23x = 1,270.41 × 711.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.23x = 903,347.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 903,347.26/921.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 980.59

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