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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.66, 1,272.76 and 590.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.66, 1,272.76 and 590.88 is: 815.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.66 : 1,272.76 = 590.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.66/1,272.76 = 590.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.66x = 1,272.76 × 590.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.66x = 752,048.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,048.43/921.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.97

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