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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.31, 1,381.07 and 591.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.31, 1,381.07 and 591.32 is: 886.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.31 : 1,381.07 = 591.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.31/1,381.07 = 591.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.31x = 1,381.07 × 591.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.31x = 816,644.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,644.45/921.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 886.40

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