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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.58, 1,381.53 and 706.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.58, 1,381.53 and 706.12 is: 1,058.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.58 : 1,381.53 = 706.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.58/1,381.53 = 706.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.58x = 1,381.53 × 706.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.58x = 975,525.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 975,525.96/921.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,058.54

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