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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.93, 1,385.12 and 593.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.93, 1,385.12 and 593.50 is: 891.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.93 : 1,385.12 = 593.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.93/1,385.12 = 593.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.93x = 1,385.12 × 593.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.93x = 822,068.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 822,068.72/921.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.68

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