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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.40, 1,271.50 and 548.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.40, 1,271.50 and 548.38 is: 756.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.40 : 1,271.50 = 548.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.40/1,271.50 = 548.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.40x = 1,271.50 × 548.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.40x = 697,265.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,265.17/921.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.75

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