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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.09, 1,379.24 and 509.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.09, 1,379.24 and 509.75 is: 763.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.09 : 1,379.24 = 509.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.09/1,379.24 = 509.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.09x = 1,379.24 × 509.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.09x = 703,067.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,067.59/921.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.30

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