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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.45, 1,271.64 and 548.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.45, 1,271.64 and 548.49 is: 756.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.45 : 1,271.64 = 548.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.45/1,271.64 = 548.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.45x = 1,271.64 × 548.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.45x = 697,481.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,481.82/921.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.94

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