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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.37, 1,381.07 and 715.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.37, 1,381.07 and 715.35 is: 1,073.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.37 : 1,381.07 = 715.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.37/1,381.07 = 715.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.37x = 1,381.07 × 715.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.37x = 987,948.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 987,948.42/920.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,073.43

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