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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.30, 1,271.81 and 590.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.30, 1,271.81 and 590.17 is: 814.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.30 : 1,271.81 = 590.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.30/1,271.81 = 590.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.30x = 1,271.81 × 590.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.30x = 750,584.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,584.11/921.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.70

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