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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.43, 1,271.56 and 548.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.43, 1,271.56 and 548.70 is: 757.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.43 : 1,271.56 = 548.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.43/1,271.56 = 548.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.43x = 1,271.56 × 548.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.43x = 697,704.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,704.97/921.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.20

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