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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.32, 1,377.30 and 568.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.32, 1,377.30 and 568.79 is: 851.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.32 : 1,377.30 = 568.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.32/1,377.30 = 568.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.32x = 1,377.30 × 568.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.32x = 783,394.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,394.47/920.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 851.22

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