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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.60, 1,380.24 and 703.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.60, 1,380.24 and 703.44 is: 1,053.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.60 : 1,380.24 = 703.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.60/1,380.24 = 703.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.60x = 1,380.24 × 703.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.60x = 970,916.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 970,916.03/921.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,053.51

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