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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.96, 1,383.48 and 511.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.96, 1,383.48 and 511.02 is: 766.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.96 : 1,383.48 = 511.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.96/1,383.48 = 511.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.96x = 1,383.48 × 511.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.96x = 706,985.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,985.95/921.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.83

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