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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.16, 1,379.52 and 590.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.16, 1,379.52 and 590.92 is: 884.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.16 : 1,379.52 = 590.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.16/1,379.52 = 590.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.16x = 1,379.52 × 590.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.16x = 815,185.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,185.96/921.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 884.96

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