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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.69, 1,272.38 and 590.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.69, 1,272.38 and 590.61 is: 815.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.69 : 1,272.38 = 590.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.69/1,272.38 = 590.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.69x = 1,272.38 × 590.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.69x = 751,477.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 751,477.40/921.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.33

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