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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.12, 1,380.72 and 555.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.12, 1,380.72 and 555.80 is: 834.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.12 : 1,380.72 = 555.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.12/1,380.72 = 555.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.12x = 1,380.72 × 555.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.12x = 767,404.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767,404.18/920.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.03

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