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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.48, 1,271.51 and 656.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.48, 1,271.51 and 656.61 is: 906.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.48 : 1,271.51 = 656.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.48/1,271.51 = 656.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.48x = 1,271.51 × 656.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.48x = 834,886.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,886.18/921.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.03

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