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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.17, 1,379.03 and 675.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.17, 1,379.03 and 675.55 is: 1,012.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.17 : 1,379.03 = 675.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.17/1,379.03 = 675.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.17x = 1,379.03 × 675.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.17x = 931,603.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 931,603.72/920.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,012.43

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