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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.72, 1,272.26 and 591.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.72, 1,272.26 and 591.03 is: 815.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.72 : 1,272.26 = 591.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.72/1,272.26 = 591.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.72x = 1,272.26 × 591.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.72x = 751,943.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 751,943.83/921.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.81

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