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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.16, 1,376.75 and 548.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.16, 1,376.75 and 548.57 is: 820.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.16 : 1,376.75 = 548.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.16/1,376.75 = 548.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.16x = 1,376.75 × 548.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.16x = 755,248.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,248.56/920.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.78

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