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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.18, 1,380.29 and 530.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.18, 1,380.29 and 530.78 is: 796.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.18 : 1,380.29 = 530.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.18/1,380.29 = 530.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.18x = 1,380.29 × 530.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.18x = 732,620.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,620.77/920.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.17

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