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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.97, 1,381.51 and 579.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.97, 1,381.51 and 579.25 is: 867.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.97 : 1,381.51 = 579.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.97/1,381.51 = 579.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.97x = 1,381.51 × 579.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.97x = 800,239.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,239.67/921.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 867.97

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