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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.71, 1,383.08 and 532.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.71, 1,383.08 and 532.26 is: 798.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.71 : 1,383.08 = 532.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.71/1,383.08 = 532.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.71x = 1,383.08 × 532.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.71x = 736,155.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,155.50/921.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 798.68

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