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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.16, 1,378.96 and 406.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.16, 1,378.96 and 406.08 is: 608.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.16 : 1,378.96 = 406.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.16/1,378.96 = 406.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.16x = 1,378.96 × 406.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.16x = 559,968.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,968.08/920.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.56

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