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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.33, 1,380.01 and 480.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.33, 1,380.01 and 480.52 is: 720.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.33 : 1,380.01 = 480.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.33/1,380.01 = 480.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.33x = 1,380.01 × 480.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.33x = 663,123.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,123.19/920.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.52

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