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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.05, 1,379.49 and 509.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.05, 1,379.49 and 509.46 is: 763.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.05 : 1,379.49 = 509.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.05/1,379.49 = 509.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.05x = 1,379.49 × 509.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.05x = 702,794.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,794.98/920.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.87

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