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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.92, 1,272.39 and 590.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.92, 1,272.39 and 590.33 is: 814.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.92 : 1,272.39 = 590.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.92/1,272.39 = 590.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.92x = 1,272.39 × 590.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.92x = 751,123.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 751,123.63/921.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.74

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