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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.05, 1,380.25 and 591.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.05, 1,380.25 and 591.32 is: 887.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.05 : 1,380.25 = 591.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.05/1,380.25 = 591.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.05x = 1,380.25 × 591.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.05x = 816,161.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,161.05/920.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 887.09

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