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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.96, 1,271.65 and 548.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.96, 1,271.65 and 548.65 is: 756.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.96 : 1,271.65 = 548.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.96/1,271.65 = 548.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.96x = 1,271.65 × 548.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.96x = 697,688.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,688.44/921.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.75

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