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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.04, 1,381.86 and 531.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.04, 1,381.86 and 531.50 is: 797.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.04 : 1,381.86 = 531.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.04/1,381.86 = 531.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.04x = 1,381.86 × 531.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.04x = 734,451.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,451.68/921.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797.42

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