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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.56, 1,271.64 and 589.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.56, 1,271.64 and 589.86 is: 813.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.56 : 1,271.64 = 589.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.56/1,271.64 = 589.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.56x = 1,271.64 × 589.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.56x = 750,089.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,089.57/921.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.93

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