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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.30, 1,380.44 and 647.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.30, 1,380.44 and 647.61 is: 971.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.30 : 1,380.44 = 647.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.30/1,380.44 = 647.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.30x = 1,380.44 × 647.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.30x = 893,983.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 893,983.19/920.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 971.41

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