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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.15, 1,379.70 and 555.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.15, 1,379.70 and 555.30 is: 831.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.15 : 1,379.70 = 555.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.15/1,379.70 = 555.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.15x = 1,379.70 × 555.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.15x = 766,147.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766,147.41/921.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.73

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