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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.68, 1,381.64 and 591.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.68, 1,381.64 and 591.69 is: 886.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.68 : 1,381.64 = 591.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.68/1,381.64 = 591.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.68x = 1,381.64 × 591.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.68x = 817,499.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,499.61/921.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 886.97

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