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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.55, 1,272.15 and 548.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.55, 1,272.15 and 548.66 is: 757.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.55 : 1,272.15 = 548.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.55/1,272.15 = 548.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.55x = 1,272.15 × 548.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.55x = 697,977.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,977.82/921.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.40

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