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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.98, 1,382.87 and 459.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.98, 1,382.87 and 459.68 is: 689.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.98 : 1,382.87 = 459.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.98/1,382.87 = 459.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.98x = 1,382.87 × 459.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.98x = 635,671.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,671.92/921.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.46

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