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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.57, 1,381.44 and 592.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.57, 1,381.44 and 592.31 is: 887.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.57 : 1,381.44 = 592.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.57/1,381.44 = 592.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.57x = 1,381.44 × 592.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.57x = 818,233.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,233.82/921.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 887.87

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