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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.97, 1,375.43 and 896.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.97, 1,375.43 and 896.86 is: 1,337.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.97 : 1,375.43 = 896.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.97/1,375.43 = 896.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.97x = 1,375.43 × 896.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.97x = 1,233,568.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,233,568.15/921.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,337.97

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