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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.16, 1,380.24 and 868.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.16, 1,380.24 and 868.73 is: 1,303.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.16 : 1,380.24 = 868.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.16/1,380.24 = 868.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.16x = 1,380.24 × 868.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.16x = 1,199,048.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,199,048.99/920.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,303.09

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