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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.21, 1,380.98 and 551.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.21, 1,380.98 and 551.13 is: 826.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.21 : 1,380.98 = 551.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.21/1,380.98 = 551.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.21x = 1,380.98 × 551.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.21x = 761,100.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,100.89/921.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.20

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