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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.32, 1,377.38 and 626.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.32, 1,377.38 and 626.60 is: 937.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.32 : 1,377.38 = 626.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.32/1,377.38 = 626.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.32x = 1,377.38 × 626.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.32x = 863,071.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 863,071.32/920.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937.80

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