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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.12, 1,376.70 and 548.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.12, 1,376.70 and 548.56 is: 820.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.12 : 1,376.70 = 548.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.12/1,376.70 = 548.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.12x = 1,376.70 × 548.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.12x = 755,202.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,202.55/920.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.77

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