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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.25, 1,380.06 and 595.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.25, 1,380.06 and 595.23 is: 892.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.25 : 1,380.06 = 595.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.25/1,380.06 = 595.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.25x = 1,380.06 × 595.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.25x = 821,453.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,453.11/920.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 892.64

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