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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.71, 1,271.40 and 590.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.71, 1,271.40 and 590.01 is: 813.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.71 : 1,271.40 = 590.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.71/1,271.40 = 590.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.71x = 1,271.40 × 590.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.71x = 750,138.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,138.71/921.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.86

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