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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.97, 1,382.12 and 459.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.97, 1,382.12 and 459.89 is: 689.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.97 : 1,382.12 = 459.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.97/1,382.12 = 459.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.97x = 1,382.12 × 459.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.97x = 635,629.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,629.93/921.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.42

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