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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.93, 1,381.98 and 511.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.93, 1,381.98 and 511.26 is: 766.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.93 : 1,381.98 = 511.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.93/1,381.98 = 511.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.93x = 1,381.98 × 511.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.93x = 706,551.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,551.09/921.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.38

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