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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.16, 1,379.88 and 573.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.16, 1,379.88 and 573.66 is: 860.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.16 : 1,379.88 = 573.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.16/1,379.88 = 573.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.16x = 1,379.88 × 573.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.16x = 791,581.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,581.96/920.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.27

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