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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.02, 1,379.26 and 399.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.02, 1,379.26 and 399.63 is: 599.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.02 : 1,379.26 = 399.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.02/1,379.26 = 399.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.02x = 1,379.26 × 399.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.02x = 551,191.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,191.68/920.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.11

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