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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.84, 1,272.29 and 548.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.84, 1,272.29 and 548.84 is: 757.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.84 : 1,272.29 = 548.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.84/1,272.29 = 548.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.84x = 1,272.29 × 548.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.84x = 698,283.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,283.64/921.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.49

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