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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.94, 1,383.14 and 459.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.94, 1,383.14 and 459.94 is: 690.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.94 : 1,383.14 = 459.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.94/1,383.14 = 459.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.94x = 1,383.14 × 459.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.94x = 636,159.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,159.11/921.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.02

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