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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.26, 1,380.44 and 550.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.26, 1,380.44 and 550.35 is: 824.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.26 : 1,380.44 = 550.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.26/1,380.44 = 550.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.26x = 1,380.44 × 550.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.26x = 759,726.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,726.53/921.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.66

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