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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.64, 1,271.64 and 548.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.64, 1,271.64 and 548.38 is: 756.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.64 : 1,271.64 = 548.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.64/1,271.64 = 548.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.64x = 1,271.64 × 548.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.64x = 697,341.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,341.94/921.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.63

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