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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.36, 1,382.34 and 886.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.36, 1,382.34 and 886.52 is: 1,331.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.36 : 1,382.34 = 886.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.36/1,382.34 = 886.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.36x = 1,382.34 × 886.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.36x = 1,225,472.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,225,472.06/920.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,331.51

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