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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.78, 1,381.59 and 551.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.78, 1,381.59 and 551.88 is: 827.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.78 : 1,381.59 = 551.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.78/1,381.59 = 551.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.78x = 1,381.59 × 551.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.78x = 762,471.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,471.89/921.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.17

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