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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.38, 1,380.58 and 554.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.38, 1,380.58 and 554.72 is: 832.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.38 : 1,380.58 = 554.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.38/1,380.58 = 554.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.38x = 1,380.58 × 554.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.38x = 765,835.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 765,835.34/920.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.09

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