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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921, 1,382.22 and 536.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921, 1,382.22 and 536.52 is: 805.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921 : 1,382.22 = 536.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921/1,382.22 = 536.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921x = 1,382.22 × 536.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921x = 741,588.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,588.67/921
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.20

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