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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.28, 1,378.14 and 534.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.28, 1,378.14 and 534.36 is: 800.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.28 : 1,378.14 = 534.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.28/1,378.14 = 534.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.28x = 1,378.14 × 534.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.28x = 736,422.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,422.89/920.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.22

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