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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.15, 1,381.97 and 401.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.15, 1,381.97 and 401.27 is: 602.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.15 : 1,381.97 = 401.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.15/1,381.97 = 401.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.15x = 1,381.97 × 401.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.15x = 554,537.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,537.20/921.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.01

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