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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.54, 1,270.32 and 655.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.54, 1,270.32 and 655.19 is: 903.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.54 : 1,270.32 = 655.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.54/1,270.32 = 655.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.54x = 1,270.32 × 655.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.54x = 832,299.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,299.68/921.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 903.16

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