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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.83, 1,382.18 and 452.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.83, 1,382.18 and 452.71 is: 678.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.83 : 1,382.18 = 452.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.83/1,382.18 = 452.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.83x = 1,382.18 × 452.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.83x = 625,729.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,729.55/921.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.79

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