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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.04, 1,271.85 and 548.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.04, 1,271.85 and 548.77 is: 756.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.04 : 1,271.85 = 548.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.04/1,271.85 = 548.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.04x = 1,271.85 × 548.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.04x = 697,953.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,953.12/922.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.97

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