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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.49, 1,379.88 and 510.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.49, 1,379.88 and 510.17 is: 763.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.49 : 1,379.88 = 510.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.49/1,379.88 = 510.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.49x = 1,379.88 × 510.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.49x = 703,973.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,973.38/921.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.95

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