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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.19, 1,381.44 and 531.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.19, 1,381.44 and 531.48 is: 797.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.19 : 1,381.44 = 531.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.19/1,381.44 = 531.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.19x = 1,381.44 × 531.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.19x = 734,207.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,207.73/921.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797.02

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