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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.58, 1,272.00 and 590.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.58, 1,272.00 and 590.79 is: 815.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.58 : 1,272.00 = 590.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.58/1,272.00 = 590.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.58x = 1,272.00 × 590.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.58x = 751,491.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 751,491.87/921.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.44

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