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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.28, 1,380.48 and 531.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.28, 1,380.48 and 531.52 is: 796.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.28 : 1,380.48 = 531.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.28/1,380.48 = 531.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.28x = 1,380.48 × 531.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.28x = 733,752.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,752.73/921.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.45

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