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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.60, 1,272.96 and 591.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.60, 1,272.96 and 591.12 is: 816.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.60 : 1,272.96 = 591.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.60/1,272.96 = 591.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.60x = 1,272.96 × 591.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.60x = 752,472.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,472.12/921.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.48

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