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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.18, 1,382.52 and 458.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.18, 1,382.52 and 458.94 is: 688.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.18 : 1,382.52 = 458.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.18/1,382.52 = 458.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.18x = 1,382.52 × 458.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.18x = 634,493.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,493.73/921.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.78

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