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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.83, 1,271.98 and 548.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.83, 1,271.98 and 548.80 is: 757.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.83 : 1,271.98 = 548.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.83/1,271.98 = 548.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.83x = 1,271.98 × 548.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.83x = 698,062.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,062.62/921.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.26

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