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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.84, 1,382.10 and 510.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.84, 1,382.10 and 510.72 is: 765.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.84 : 1,382.10 = 510.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.84/1,382.10 = 510.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.84x = 1,382.10 × 510.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.84x = 705,866.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 705,866.11/921.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.71

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