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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.87, 1,271.52 and 590.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.87, 1,271.52 and 590.72 is: 814.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.87 : 1,271.52 = 590.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.87/1,271.52 = 590.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.87x = 1,271.52 × 590.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.87x = 751,105.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 751,105.94/921.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.76

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