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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.27, 1,378.28 and 554.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.27, 1,378.28 and 554.25 is: 830.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.27 : 1,378.28 = 554.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.27/1,378.28 = 554.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.27x = 1,378.28 × 554.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.27x = 763,918.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 763,918.24/920.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.10

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