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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.34, 1,379.13 and 765.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.34, 1,379.13 and 765.87 is: 1,147.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.34 : 1,379.13 = 765.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.34/1,379.13 = 765.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.34x = 1,379.13 × 765.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.34x = 1,056,234.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,056,234.29/920.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,147.66

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