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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.35, 1,382.03 and 459.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.35, 1,382.03 and 459.69 is: 689.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.35 : 1,382.03 = 459.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.35/1,382.03 = 459.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.35x = 1,382.03 × 459.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.35x = 635,303.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,303.07/921.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.54

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