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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.92, 1,272.11 and 590.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.92, 1,272.11 and 590.22 is: 814.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.92 : 1,272.11 = 590.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.92/1,272.11 = 590.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.92x = 1,272.11 × 590.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.92x = 750,821.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,821.81/921.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.42

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