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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.83, 1,381.55 and 505.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.83, 1,381.55 and 505.08 is: 756.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.83 : 1,381.55 = 505.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.83/1,381.55 = 505.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.83x = 1,381.55 × 505.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.83x = 697,790.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,790.75/921.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.97

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