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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.20, 1,381.82 and 400.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.20, 1,381.82 and 400.84 is: 601.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.20 : 1,381.82 = 400.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.20/1,381.82 = 400.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.20x = 1,381.82 × 400.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.20x = 553,883.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,883.27/921.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.27

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