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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.16, 1,378.22 and 594.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.16, 1,378.22 and 594.54 is: 890.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.16 : 1,378.22 = 594.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.16/1,378.22 = 594.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.16x = 1,378.22 × 594.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.16x = 819,403.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,403.95/920.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 890.50

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