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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.53, 1,382.48 and 509.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.53, 1,382.48 and 509.80 is: 764.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.53 : 1,382.48 = 509.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.53/1,382.48 = 509.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.53x = 1,382.48 × 509.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.53x = 704,785.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,785.58/921.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.80

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