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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.19, 1,377.21 and 907.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.19, 1,377.21 and 907.89 is: 1,358.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.19 : 1,377.21 = 907.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.19/1,377.21 = 907.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.19x = 1,377.21 × 907.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.19x = 1,250,355.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,250,355.19/920.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,358.80

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