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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.07, 1,380.59 and 400.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.07, 1,380.59 and 400.46 is: 600.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.07 : 1,380.59 = 400.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.07/1,380.59 = 400.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.07x = 1,380.59 × 400.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.07x = 552,873.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,873.52/921.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.25

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