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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.40, 1,270.66 and 712.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.40, 1,270.66 and 712.04 is: 981.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.40 : 1,270.66 = 712.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.40/1,270.66 = 712.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.40x = 1,270.66 × 712.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.40x = 904,763.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 904,763.10/921.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 981.94

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