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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.08, 1,379.60 and 530

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.08, 1,379.60 and 530 is: 794.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.08 : 1,379.60 = 530 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.08/1,379.60 = 530/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.08x = 1,379.60 × 530
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.08x = 731,188
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,188/920.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.70

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