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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.94, 1,271.94 and 590.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.94, 1,271.94 and 590.33 is: 814.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.94 : 1,271.94 = 590.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.94/1,271.94 = 590.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.94x = 1,271.94 × 590.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.94x = 750,864.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,864.34/921.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.44

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