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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.30, 1,382.11 and 551.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.30, 1,382.11 and 551.74 is: 827.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.30 : 1,382.11 = 551.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.30/1,382.11 = 551.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.30x = 1,382.11 × 551.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.30x = 762,565.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,565.37/921.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.71

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