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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.95, 1,272.15 and 548.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.95, 1,272.15 and 548.92 is: 757.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.95 : 1,272.15 = 548.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.95/1,272.15 = 548.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.95x = 1,272.15 × 548.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.95x = 698,308.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,308.58/921.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.43

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