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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.96, 1,384.43 and 702.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.96, 1,384.43 and 702.63 is: 1,055.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.96 : 1,384.43 = 702.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.96/1,384.43 = 702.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.96x = 1,384.43 × 702.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.96x = 972,738.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 972,738.54/921.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,055.08

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