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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.92, 1,383.52 and 408.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.92, 1,383.52 and 408.96 is: 613.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.92 : 1,383.52 = 408.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.92/1,383.52 = 408.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.92x = 1,383.52 × 408.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.92x = 565,804.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,804.34/921.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.72

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