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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.07, 1,382.62 and 458.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.07, 1,382.62 and 458.72 is: 688.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.07 : 1,382.62 = 458.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.07/1,382.62 = 458.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.07x = 1,382.62 × 458.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.07x = 634,226.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,226.24/921.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.58

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