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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.39, 1,271.69 and 548.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.39, 1,271.69 and 548.58 is: 757.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.39 : 1,271.69 = 548.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.39/1,271.69 = 548.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.39x = 1,271.69 × 548.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.39x = 697,623.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,623.70/921.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.14

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