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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.77, 1,272.18 and 548.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.77, 1,272.18 and 548.93 is: 757.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.77 : 1,272.18 = 548.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.77/1,272.18 = 548.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.77x = 1,272.18 × 548.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.77x = 698,331.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,331.41/921.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.60

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