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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.16, 1,380.58 and 426.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.16, 1,380.58 and 426.80 is: 640.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.16 : 1,380.58 = 426.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.16/1,380.58 = 426.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.16x = 1,380.58 × 426.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.16x = 589,233.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,233.93/920.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.36

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