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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.18, 1,378.23 and 713.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.18, 1,378.23 and 713.12 is: 1,068.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.18 : 1,378.23 = 713.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.18/1,378.23 = 713.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.18x = 1,378.23 × 713.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.18x = 982,836.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 982,836.49/920.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,068.10

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