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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.13, 1,379.88 and 270.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.13, 1,379.88 and 270.69 is: 405.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.13 : 1,379.88 = 270.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.13/1,379.88 = 270.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.13x = 1,379.88 × 270.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.13x = 373,519.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,519.72/920.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.94

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