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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.09, 1,377.56 and 703.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.09, 1,377.56 and 703.01 is: 1,052.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.09 : 1,377.56 = 703.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.09/1,377.56 = 703.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.09x = 1,377.56 × 703.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.09x = 968,428.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 968,428.05/920.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,052.54

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