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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.84, 1,383.02 and 592.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.84, 1,383.02 and 592.91 is: 889.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.84 : 1,383.02 = 592.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.84/1,383.02 = 592.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.84x = 1,383.02 × 592.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.84x = 820,006.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,006.39/921.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889.53

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