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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.11, 1,373.28 and 817.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.11, 1,373.28 and 817.22 is: 1,218.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.11 : 1,373.28 = 817.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.11/1,373.28 = 817.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.11x = 1,373.28 × 817.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.11x = 1,122,281.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,122,281.08/921.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,218.41

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