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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.89, 1,382.90 and 344.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.89, 1,382.90 and 344.75 is: 517.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.89 : 1,382.90 = 344.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.89/1,382.90 = 344.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.89x = 1,382.90 × 344.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.89x = 476,753.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,753.05/921.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.15

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