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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.14, 1,379.28 and 529.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.14, 1,379.28 and 529.66 is: 793.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.14 : 1,379.28 = 529.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.14/1,379.28 = 529.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.14x = 1,379.28 × 529.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.14x = 730,549.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,549.44/920.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.95

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