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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.65, 1,380.93 and 400.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.65, 1,380.93 and 400.87 is: 600.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.65 : 1,380.93 = 400.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.65/1,380.93 = 400.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.65x = 1,380.93 × 400.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.65x = 553,566.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,566.43/921.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.63

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