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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.91, 1,272.45 and 590.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.91, 1,272.45 and 590.62 is: 815.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.91 : 1,272.45 = 590.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.91/1,272.45 = 590.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.91x = 1,272.45 × 590.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.91x = 751,534.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 751,534.42/921.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.19

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