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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.06, 1,379.79 and 554.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.06, 1,379.79 and 554.94 is: 831.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.06 : 1,379.79 = 554.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.06/1,379.79 = 554.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.06x = 1,379.79 × 554.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.06x = 765,700.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 765,700.66/921.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.33

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