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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.09, 1,382.22 and 592.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.09, 1,382.22 and 592.26 is: 888.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.09 : 1,382.22 = 592.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.09/1,382.22 = 592.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.09x = 1,382.22 × 592.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.09x = 818,633.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,633.62/921.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 888.77

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