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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.18, 1,379.66 and 595.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.18, 1,379.66 and 595.38 is: 892.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.18 : 1,379.66 = 595.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.18/1,379.66 = 595.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.18x = 1,379.66 × 595.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.18x = 821,421.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,421.97/920.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 892.68

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