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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.05, 1,380.75 and 509.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.05, 1,380.75 and 509.53 is: 764.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.05 : 1,380.75 = 509.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.05/1,380.75 = 509.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.05x = 1,380.75 × 509.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.05x = 703,533.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,533.55/920.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.67

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