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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.96, 1,271.91 and 590.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.96, 1,271.91 and 590.28 is: 814.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.96 : 1,271.91 = 590.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.96/1,271.91 = 590.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.96x = 1,271.91 × 590.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.96x = 750,783.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,783.03/921.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.33

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