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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.77, 1,271.93 and 548.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.77, 1,271.93 and 548.77 is: 757.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.77 : 1,271.93 = 548.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.77/1,271.93 = 548.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.77x = 1,271.93 × 548.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.77x = 697,997.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,997.03/921.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.24

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