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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.36, 1,376.37 and 590.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.36, 1,376.37 and 590.48 is: 883.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.36 : 1,376.37 = 590.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.36/1,376.37 = 590.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.36x = 1,376.37 × 590.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.36x = 812,712.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,712.08/920.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883.04

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