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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.11, 1,380.33 and 531.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.11, 1,380.33 and 531.09 is: 795.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.11 : 1,380.33 = 531.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.11/1,380.33 = 531.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.11x = 1,380.33 × 531.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.11x = 733,079.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,079.46/921.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.87

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