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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.12, 1,380.58 and 595.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.12, 1,380.58 and 595.40 is: 893.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.12 : 1,380.58 = 595.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.12/1,380.58 = 595.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.12x = 1,380.58 × 595.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.12x = 821,997.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,997.33/920.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 893.36

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