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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.21, 1,381.39 and 574.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.21, 1,381.39 and 574.34 is: 862.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.21 : 1,381.39 = 574.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.21/1,381.39 = 574.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.21x = 1,381.39 × 574.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.21x = 793,380.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,380.63/920.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.18

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