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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.21, 1,382.82 and 511.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.21, 1,382.82 and 511.35 is: 767.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.21 : 1,382.82 = 511.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.21/1,382.82 = 511.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.21x = 1,382.82 × 511.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.21x = 707,105.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,105.01/921.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.58

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