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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.24, 1,381.68 and 526.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.24, 1,381.68 and 526.32 is: 789.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.24 : 1,381.68 = 526.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.24/1,381.68 = 526.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.24x = 1,381.68 × 526.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.24x = 727,205.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,205.82/921.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.38

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