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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.21, 1,378.53 and 714.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.21, 1,378.53 and 714.65 is: 1,070.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.21 : 1,378.53 = 714.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.21/1,378.53 = 714.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.21x = 1,378.53 × 714.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.21x = 985,159.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 985,159.57/920.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,070.59

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