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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.09, 1,376.96 and 568.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.09, 1,376.96 and 568.55 is: 850.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.09 : 1,376.96 = 568.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.09/1,376.96 = 568.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.09x = 1,376.96 × 568.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.09x = 782,860.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 782,860.88/920.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850.86

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