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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.65, 1,272.11 and 590.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.65, 1,272.11 and 590.36 is: 814.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.65 : 1,272.11 = 590.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.65/1,272.11 = 590.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.65x = 1,272.11 × 590.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.65x = 750,993.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,993.55/921.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.84

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