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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.10, 1,381.36 and 843.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.10, 1,381.36 and 843.68 is: 1,266.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.10 : 1,381.36 = 843.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.10/1,381.36 = 843.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.10x = 1,381.36 × 843.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.10x = 1,165,425.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,165,425.80/920.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,266.63

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