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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.01, 1,271.79 and 548.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.01, 1,271.79 and 548.73 is: 756.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.01 : 1,271.79 = 548.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.01/1,271.79 = 548.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.01x = 1,271.79 × 548.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.01x = 697,869.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,869.33/922.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.90

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