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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.07, 1,379.59 and 295.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.07, 1,379.59 and 295.26 is: 442.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.07 : 1,379.59 = 295.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.07/1,379.59 = 295.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.07x = 1,379.59 × 295.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.07x = 407,337.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,337.74/920.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.72

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