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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.16, 1,379.71 and 595.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.16, 1,379.71 and 595.54 is: 892.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.16 : 1,379.71 = 595.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.16/1,379.71 = 595.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.16x = 1,379.71 × 595.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.16x = 821,672.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,672.49/921.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 892.00

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