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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.65, 1,381.01 and 550.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.65, 1,381.01 and 550.73 is: 825.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.65 : 1,381.01 = 550.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.65/1,381.01 = 550.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.65x = 1,381.01 × 550.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.65x = 760,553.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,553.98/921.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.21

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