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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.38, 1,381.07 and 715.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.38, 1,381.07 and 715.36 is: 1,073.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.38 : 1,381.07 = 715.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.38/1,381.07 = 715.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.38x = 1,381.07 × 715.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.38x = 987,962.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 987,962.24/920.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,073.43

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