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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.07, 1,379.86 and 544.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.07, 1,379.86 and 544.70 is: 816.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.07 : 1,379.86 = 544.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.07/1,379.86 = 544.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.07x = 1,379.86 × 544.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.07x = 751,609.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 751,609.74/921.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.02

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