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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.83, 1,382.03 and 628.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.83, 1,382.03 and 628.61 is: 942.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.83 : 1,382.03 = 628.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.83/1,382.03 = 628.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.83x = 1,382.03 × 628.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.83x = 868,749.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 868,749.00/921.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 942.42

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