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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.00, 1,271.90 and 548.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.00, 1,271.90 and 548.86 is: 757.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.00 : 1,271.90 = 548.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.00/1,271.90 = 548.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.00x = 1,271.90 × 548.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.00x = 698,088.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,088.67/922.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.15

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