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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.89, 1,383.51 and 691.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.89, 1,383.51 and 691.40 is: 1,037.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.89 : 1,383.51 = 691.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.89/1,383.51 = 691.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.89x = 1,383.51 × 691.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.89x = 956,560.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 956,560.54/921.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,037.61

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