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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.36, 1,482.88 and 921.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.36, 1,482.88 and 921.25 is: 1,375.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.36 : 1,482.88 = 921.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.36/1,482.88 = 921.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.36x = 1,482.88 × 921.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.36x = 1,366,103.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,366,103.20/993.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,375.23

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