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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.28, 1,379.16 and 611.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.28, 1,379.16 and 611.31 is: 916.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.28 : 1,379.16 = 611.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.28/1,379.16 = 611.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.28x = 1,379.16 × 611.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.28x = 843,094.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 843,094.30/920.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 916.13

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