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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.94, 1,381.47 and 579.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.94, 1,381.47 and 579.22 is: 867.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.94 : 1,381.47 = 579.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.94/1,381.47 = 579.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.94x = 1,381.47 × 579.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.94x = 800,171.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,171.88/921.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 867.92

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