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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.22, 1,379.85 and 342.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.22, 1,379.85 and 342.62 is: 513.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.22 : 1,379.85 = 342.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.22/1,379.85 = 342.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.22x = 1,379.85 × 342.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.22x = 472,764.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,764.21/920.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.75

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