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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.28, 1,377.42 and 591.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.28, 1,377.42 and 591.42 is: 885.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.28 : 1,377.42 = 591.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.28/1,377.42 = 591.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.28x = 1,377.42 × 591.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.28x = 814,633.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,633.74/920.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 885.20

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