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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.33, 1,271.44 and 548.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.33, 1,271.44 and 548.31 is: 756.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.33 : 1,271.44 = 548.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.33/1,271.44 = 548.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.33x = 1,271.44 × 548.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.33x = 697,144.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,144.64/921.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.67

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