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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.26, 1,270.77 and 547.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.26, 1,270.77 and 547.98 is: 755.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.26 : 1,270.77 = 547.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.26/1,270.77 = 547.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.26x = 1,270.77 × 547.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.26x = 696,356.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,356.54/921.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.87

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