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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.68, 1,272.06 and 548.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.68, 1,272.06 and 548.69 is: 757.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.68 : 1,272.06 = 548.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.68/1,272.06 = 548.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.68x = 1,272.06 × 548.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.68x = 697,969.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,969.78/921.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.28

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