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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.92, 1,381.92 and 609.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.92, 1,381.92 and 609.20 is: 913.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.92 : 1,381.92 = 609.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.92/1,381.92 = 609.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.92x = 1,381.92 × 609.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.92x = 841,865.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 841,865.66/921.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 913.17

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