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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.24, 1,379.09 and 629.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.24, 1,379.09 and 629.03 is: 941.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.24 : 1,379.09 = 629.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.24/1,379.09 = 629.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.24x = 1,379.09 × 629.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.24x = 867,494.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 867,494.00/921.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.66

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