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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.23, 1,381.19 and 509.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.23, 1,381.19 and 509.56 is: 764.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.23 : 1,381.19 = 509.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.23/1,381.19 = 509.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.23x = 1,381.19 × 509.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.23x = 703,793.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,793.18/920.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.80

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