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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.16, 1,379.04 and 530.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.16, 1,379.04 and 530.48 is: 795.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.16 : 1,379.04 = 530.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.16/1,379.04 = 530.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.16x = 1,379.04 × 530.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.16x = 731,553.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,553.14/920.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.03

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