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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.92, 1,271.90 and 548.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.92, 1,271.90 and 548.91 is: 757.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.92 : 1,271.90 = 548.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.92/1,271.90 = 548.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.92x = 1,271.90 × 548.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.92x = 698,155.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,155.88/921.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.29

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