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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.34, 1,381.19 and 509.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.34, 1,381.19 and 509.45 is: 764.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.34 : 1,381.19 = 509.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.34/1,381.19 = 509.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.34x = 1,381.19 × 509.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.34x = 703,637.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,637.79/920.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.54

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