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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.19, 1,378.62 and 645.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.19, 1,378.62 and 645.78 is: 967.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.19 : 1,378.62 = 645.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.19/1,378.62 = 645.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.19x = 1,378.62 × 645.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.19x = 890,285.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 890,285.22/920.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 967.50

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