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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.24, 1,379.16 and 595.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.24, 1,379.16 and 595.62 is: 891.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.24 : 1,379.16 = 595.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.24/1,379.16 = 595.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.24x = 1,379.16 × 595.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.24x = 821,455.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,455.28/921.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.68

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