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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920, 1,379.82 and 261.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920, 1,379.82 and 261.86 is: 392.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920 : 1,379.82 = 261.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920/1,379.82 = 261.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920x = 1,379.82 × 261.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920x = 361,319.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,319.67/920
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.74

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