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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.07, 1,379.92 and 270.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.07, 1,379.92 and 270.63 is: 405.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.07 : 1,379.92 = 270.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.07/1,379.92 = 270.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.07x = 1,379.92 × 270.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.07x = 373,447.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,447.75/920.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.89

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