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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.93, 1,381.51 and 511.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.93, 1,381.51 and 511.18 is: 766.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.93 : 1,381.51 = 511.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.93/1,381.51 = 511.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.93x = 1,381.51 × 511.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.93x = 706,200.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,200.28/921.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.00

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