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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.92, 1,382.06 and 511.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.92, 1,382.06 and 511.26 is: 766.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.92 : 1,382.06 = 511.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.92/1,382.06 = 511.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.92x = 1,382.06 × 511.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.92x = 706,592.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,592.00/921.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.44

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