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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.69, 1,382.75 and 401.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.69, 1,382.75 and 401.87 is: 602.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.69 : 1,382.75 = 401.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.69/1,382.75 = 401.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.69x = 1,382.75 × 401.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.69x = 555,676.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,676.82/921.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.89

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