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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.99, 1,271.90 and 548.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.99, 1,271.90 and 548.85 is: 757.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.99 : 1,271.90 = 548.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.99/1,271.90 = 548.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.99x = 1,271.90 × 548.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.99x = 698,082.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,082.32/921.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.15

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