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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.73, 1,271.99 and 548.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.73, 1,271.99 and 548.72 is: 757.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.73 : 1,271.99 = 548.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.73/1,271.99 = 548.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.73x = 1,271.99 × 548.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.73x = 697,973.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,973.29/921.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.24

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