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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.79, 1,383.72 and 511.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.79, 1,383.72 and 511.73 is: 768.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.79 : 1,383.72 = 511.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.79/1,383.72 = 511.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.79x = 1,383.72 × 511.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.79x = 708,091.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708,091.04/921.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.17

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