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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.60, 1,272.58 and 700.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.60, 1,272.58 and 700.27 is: 966.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.60 : 1,272.58 = 700.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.60/1,272.58 = 700.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.60x = 1,272.58 × 700.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.60x = 891,144.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 891,144.66/921.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 966.95

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