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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.44, 1,271.76 and 548.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.44, 1,271.76 and 548.64 is: 757.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.44 : 1,271.76 = 548.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.44/1,271.76 = 548.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.44x = 1,271.76 × 548.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.44x = 697,738.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,738.41/921.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.23

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