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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.76, 1,271.76 and 548.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.76, 1,271.76 and 548.56 is: 756.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.76 : 1,271.76 = 548.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.76/1,271.76 = 548.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.76x = 1,271.76 × 548.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.76x = 697,636.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,636.67/921.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.85

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