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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.32, 1,377.78 and 594.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.32, 1,377.78 and 594.76 is: 890.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.32 : 1,377.78 = 594.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.32/1,377.78 = 594.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.32x = 1,377.78 × 594.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.32x = 819,448.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,448.43/920.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 890.40

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