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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.30, 1,380.61 and 550.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.30, 1,380.61 and 550.74 is: 826.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.30 : 1,380.61 = 550.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.30/1,380.61 = 550.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.30x = 1,380.61 × 550.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.30x = 760,363.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,363.02/920.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.22

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